Reception Teacher

Veritas Education Recruitment; Leyland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education recruitment agency is seeking a creative and experienced Reception Teacher for a one-form entry primary school in Leyland, starting in November 2025. The ideal candidate will engage pupils through effective lessons and understand the Early Years curriculum. This school offers a supportive environment and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive teaching team

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Reception Teacher with recent experience.
• Ability to adapt the Early Years curriculum to varying ability levels.
• Experience in a primary school setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons for Reception pupils.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress and adapt teaching as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and staff.

Skills

Creative lesson planning

Understanding of Early Years curriculum

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

A brilliant one-form entry primary school in Leyland, Lancashire is looking for an experienced and creative Reception Teacher for a maternity cover position starting in November 2025.

• Reception Teacher
• Primary
• November 2025 start
• Ofsted rating: Good

School and Role Information

• The ideal candidate will plan, prepare and deliver engaging and effective lessons that focus pupils on class work and engage them in school.
• You will need an excellent understanding of the Early Years curriculum and the ability to adapt this to varying ability levels in the class.
• The school is looking for a Reception Teacher who understands how young pupils develop, can plan provision to meet the needs of a range of learners, and can work hard so every pupil reaches the best of their ability.
• This is a dynamic and welcoming community primary school in Leyland, Lancashire with a dynamic Early Years Department supported by a team of experienced teaching assistants and fully qualified teachers.
• The school offers a welcoming and supportive team, eager-to-learn pupils who are well behaved for the most part, and an excellent professional development package for teachers at all career stages.

How to Apply

If you are a fully qualified Reception Teacher who is interested in this fantastic new position, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Requirements

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with safeguarding policy
• Your CV should cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible; all employment gaps must be explained
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education works with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We handle teaching placements at primary, secondary and college levels, as well as support staff positions within these schools.

Equal Opportunity

Disclaimer: Nothing within the above advert is designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an equal opportunities employer and all placements are made on merit and suitability. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest.

For candidate submissions, please email your CV to the appropriate contact at Veritas Education for consideration.

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