Reception Teacher

Empowering Learning; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning is seeking a Reception Teacher in Bolton to deliver high-quality early years education within the EYFS framework. This full-time role emphasizes play-based learning, inclusive practice, and close collaboration with teaching staff to support children's development.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS, bring experience in Early Years (Reception preferred), and demonstrate strong classroom management and organisation.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within Early Years (Reception desirable).
• Strong understanding of EYFS curriculum and assessment framework.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for planning, delivering and assessing in line with the EYFS framework
• Creating engaging, play-based and inclusive learning opportunities
• Supporting children's social, emotional and academic development
• Monitoring pupil progress and using assessment to inform next steps
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Working closely with teaching assistants, colleagues and senior leaders
• Contributing to staff meetings, planning sessions and wider school life

Skills

Classroom management

Planning & assessment

Team player

Enthusiastic

Education

QTS

Early Years experience

Job description

Reception Teacher

Location: Bolton

Start Date: September

Contract: Full Time, Monday-Friday

Salary: Paid in line with the Main Pay Scales

A welcoming and well-regarded Primary School in Bolton is seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic Reception Teacher to join their team. This is a full-time position, ideal for a teacher who is passionate about Early Years education and committed to giving children the very best start to their school journey.

The school offers a supportive leadership team, a collaborative staff culture, and a positive learning environment where both pupils and staff are encouraged to thrive.

The Role:

• Full responsibility for planning, delivering and assessing in line with the EYFS framework
• Creating engaging, play-based and inclusive learning opportunities
• Supporting children's social, emotional and academic development
• Monitoring pupil progress and using assessment to inform next steps
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Working closely with teaching assistants, colleagues and senior leaders
• Contributing to staff meetings, planning sessions and wider school life

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience teaching within Early Years (Reception experience desirable)
• Have a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and assessment framework
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management and organisational skills
• Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning
• Be enthusiastic, patient and a positive team player

What the School Offers:

• Salary in line with the teacher pay scales
• A supportive and approachable leadership team
• Happy, well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn
• A positive and collaborative working environment

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