Reception Teacher

Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy; Coxley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Health support

GP visits

Flu jab

Mental Health First Aiders

Wellbeing Day

PPA at home

Job summary

Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy in Wakefield is seeking a Reception Teacher to join our caring primary school. You will work with early years learners, fostering a safe, inclusive environment and delivering engaging lessons.

Applicants should be an excellent early years practitioner with high expectations, a team player, nurturing and committed to raising standards. The role requires a full enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Excellent early years practitioner with high expectations of all pupils.
• Team player who works well with others.
• Nurturing and caring.
• Committed to raising standards.
• Hard working and enthusiastic.

Skills

Early years practitioner

Team player

Nurturing

Raising standards

Hard working

Enthusiastic

Job description

Reception Teacher

Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5PS

What skills and experience we’re looking for

• an excellent early years practitioner with high expectations of all pupils
• a team player, who works well with others
• nurturing and caring
• committed to raising standards
• hard working and enthusiastic

What the school offers its staff

As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:

• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services
• GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to be paid for) can be delivered to local chemists
• Free annual flu jab
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing
• Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers

If you are seeking a fresh challenge, enjoy variety in your role and are looking for an opportunity to make a difference, we would welcome your application.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

At Horbury Bridge Academy we are committed to the safeguarding of our whole community. As such, anyone appointed to the role will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks.

Online checks will be made on all shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below. CVs will not be accepted for this application. If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Organisation type Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11

Horbury Bridge Academy is a small, half‑form entry Primary School located just outside Wakefield. We are proud to be a member of Enhance Academy Trust having joined in June 2023.

Our school has a caring, supportive, family ethos with strong links with St John’s Church. Our ethos is built on our vision, ‘Living by our Christian Values: Together in faith, hope and love’.

Visits to the school are highly recommended.