Reception Teacher

TRAFFORD COUNCIL; Trafford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings Road Primary School in Firswood, Manchester, is seeking a Reception Teacher to start ASAP on a fixed-term contract until July 2027. The post is full-time (1.0 FTE) and salary negotiable based on MPR/UPR.

We value energetic, enthusiastic, and collaborative staff who can deliver high-quality EYFS teaching, work with pupils, parents and colleagues, and contribute to the school's ambition for excellence.

Qualifications

• Excellent teaching and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm and energy to develop the school.
• Ability to work with pupils, parents and staff.
• Commitment to high achievement.
• Good understanding of EYFS.
• Good understanding of the curriculum.
• Positive attitude.
• Empathetic communicator.

Responsibilities

• Teach Reception class and deliver the EYFS curriculum.
• Work with pupils, parents and staff to support progress.
• Contribute to the school's aspirational growth and ethos.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Communication skills

Enthusiasm

Team collaboration

Commitment to achievement

EYFS knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Empathetic communication

Positive attitude

Job description

KINGS ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Kings Road
Firswood
M16 0GR
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

RECEPTION TEACHER - Start date ASAP – Fixed Term, Term by term, likely until July 2027
MPR/UPR -Negotiable based upon experience
Full Time – 1.0 FTE

Exciting Opportunity at a thriving, positive school which aims for excellence without compromise.

At Kings Road we believe in excellence in all areas without compromise.

We are keen to employ 1 Reception Teacher (see start dates above). This is an exciting opportunity in a warm and thriving school.

We value a positive attitude and have a school full of people who are;

• Energetic
• Enthusiastic
• Happy
• Creative
• Conscientious
• Ambitious (for themselves and the children)
• Team Players
• Caring
• Passionate about learning
• People, people

And we are keen for our new teacher to have the similar traits!

Kings Road Primary School is an aspirational and growing school. The current intake is 90 children per year.

Candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent teaching and communication skills
• The enthusiasm and energy to further develop the school
• The ability to work with pupils, parents and staff
• Commitment to high achievement in all areas
• A good understanding of EYFS
• A good understanding of the curriculum
• A positive attitude
• An effective and empathetic communicator

Closing Date for Applications - Monday 28 September 2026 at 12 Noon
Interviews - Friday 2 October 2026