Reception Teacher

Woodheys Primary; West Timperley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodheys Primary School is seeking a Reception Teacher on a fixed-term maternity cover from 18 January 2027 (possible start 5 January 2027). The post is 0.6 FTE (3 days) and welcomes MPR/ECTs. You will join a supportive, active Early Years team delivering engaging learning and building strong home–school partnerships.

The role focuses on high-quality early years practice with SEND/EAL considerations, ongoing professional development, and involvement in wider school life.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in Early Years
• Sound understanding of the Early Years curriculum
• Able to adapt to meet needs including SEND and EAL
• Excellent communicators who work in positive partnerships with stakeholders
• Willing to engage in wider school life and CPD opportunities

Skills

Early Years experience

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

QTS / ECT

Job description

WOODHEYS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Meadway
Sale
M33 4PG
Website: www.woodheys.trafford.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr. J Beisly

RECEPTION TEACHER - Start Date: 18 January 2027 (could be earlier on 5 January 2027 if available) Fixed Term (1 year maternity cover) to 31 December 2027
MPR / ECTs welcome
0.6 FTE 3 Days

Do you share our commitment to help every child achieve their full potential?

Woodheys Primary School is a popular oversubscribed school with a happy, inclusive community of enthusiastic pupils, dedicated and experienced staff, committed governors and supportive parents.

Applications are invited from teachers who:

• Have children at the heart of all they do
• Have experience of working in Early Years
• Have a sound understanding of the Early Years curriculum
• Are excellent practitioners who can adapt to meet need, including SEND and EAL
• Are kind
• Have high expectations of the children and of themselves
• Are excellent communicators who are committed to being proactive in working in positive partnership with all stakeholders
• Be willing to involve themselves in, and support, the wider aspects of school life
• Embrace high quality continuous professional development

Woodheys Primary School offers:

• Broad and varied curriculum with an emphasis on creativity
• An enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly staff team
• Happy, well behaved, confident and high-achieving children
• Fantastic grounds with numerous outdoor learning spaces
• Forest School, Artsmark Gold , Music Mark and PE Platinum Mark
• A supportive and committed Governing Body
• Interested and involved parents/carers and an active Friends of Woodheys (Parents Association)
• Thriving website that reaches out to the whole community

(www.woodheysprimaryschool.co.uk)

Effective opportunities for Continuing Professional Development for all staff.

Woodheys Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Such posts will require a Disclosure and Barring Form. This form and subsequent references will be collated prior to interview.

Woodheys Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre‑employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Contact Information: Our school website and links to class pages provide a wealth of information. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and highly encouraged. These will take place on 5 October 2026 at 4pm

Please contact Mrs Chapman via the School Office to arrange a school tour on 0161 973 4478 or email the office: [e-mail]

Closing date - Friday 9 October 2026
Shortlisting - Friday 9 October 2026
Observations and interviews Week Beginning Monday 12 October 2026

Supporting Documents

• EYFS Teacher Person Spec.docx
• Trafford Schools Teaching Staff Application Form 2021.docx