Reception Classroom Teacher

Limbrick Wood Primary School; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Limbrick Wood Primary is seeking a passionate Early Years teacher to give Reception children a strong start, with a clear focus on communication, reading, writing, maths and independence. We want an outstanding EYFS practitioner who can inspire and motivate, build a nurturing environment and work collaboratively to raise standards and ensure every child makes excellent progress.

This post offers a supportive team, professional development, and opportunities to grow with the MAT; closing date 5

Qualifications

• An outstanding Reception/EYFS teacher who can inspire and motivate young children.
• Experienced in creating a nurturing, engaging and stimulating Early Years environment.
• Passionate about developing children's communication, language, independence and love of learning.
• Committed to raising standards and ensuring every child makes excellent progress from their starting point.
• Collaborative, receptive to new ideas and eager to develop your own practice.

Skills

EYFS teaching

Communication

Collaboration

Motivation

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Early Years teacher who is committed to providing young children with the very best start to their education.

Are you:

• An outstanding Reception/EYFS teacher who can inspire and motivate young children?
• Experienced in creating a nurturing, engaging and stimulating Early Years environment?
• Passionate about developing children's communication, language, independence and love of learning?
• Committed to raising standards and ensuring every child makes excellent progress from their starting point?
• Collaborative, receptive to new ideas and eager to develop your own practice?

About Limbrick Wood Primary

Limbrick Wood Primary is an exciting, innovative, friendly and supportive school. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (May 2023) described us as a good school:

“Pupils feel happy and safe at this school. Relationships are warm and respectful. The school is inclusive and caring.”

Our core purpose is to ensure that every child achieves their full potential, and then more.

Our Early Years

In Reception, we want to ‘SEE’ every child - Secure, Engaged and Excited.

We recognise that Reception is a crucial stage in a child's education, providing the foundations for their future learning. We build learning around clear routines, high expectations and strong relationships, with a particular focus on communication and language, early reading, writing, mathematics and independence. We want our children to feel confident, secure and excited to learn, developing the skills and independence they need for their journey throughout Limbrick Wood.

Our Curriculum

Core learning is the foundation of our curriculum. We provide every child with the right resources, appropriate challenge and targeted support to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence.

We are looking for a teacher who will share our ambition for every Reception child and help them develop an absolute love of learning.

If you are passionate about Early Years education and want to make a real difference to the lives of young children, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer:

• Outstanding professional development as a strategic partner of The Lion Teaching School Alliance
• Supportive staff and a strong team ethos
• Supportive leadership within in the school and MAT
• Progression opportunities as the school and MAT grow

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026

Interview date: Week Commencing 5th October.

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/

Finham Park MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2026 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.