Reception Teacher - Ash Hill Primary School

Buckinghamshire Council; Tylers Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority seeks an exceptional Reception Teacher for Ash Hill Primary School, committed to nurturing disadvantaged pupils and fostering a supportive learning environment. The role demands energy, resilience, and a collaborative spirit. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to shape the educational journey of young children in High Wycombe. This is a full-time, permanent position with a focus on high-quality early years provision.

Qualifications

• Committed to delivering high-quality early years provision.
• Reflects deeply on practice and embraces feedback.
• Ability to build purposeful relationships.

Responsibilities

• Make a meaningful impact for disadvantaged pupils.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment with high expectations.
• Continually support and innovate in teaching practices.

Skills

Energy

Optimism

Determination

Resilience

Building relationships

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Reception Teacher - Ash Hill Primary School

Location: High Wycombe

As we drive forward our renewed vision, we are seeking an exceptional Reception Teacher who is excited by challenge, committed to continuous growth, and ready to make a meaningful impact for disadvantaged pupils. If you believe all children should experience joy in their learning, feel a deep sense of belonging and be supported in becoming their best, this is the school for you.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: MPS/UPS

Salary Details: MPS/UPS

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Interviews to be held: tbc

About us

Ash Hill Primary School is in the Micklefield area of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The youngest children at our school are 3 years old (Nursery class), and the oldest are eleven (Year 6). There are approximately 210 children at Ash Hill altogether. The Nursery is housed in the on-site Children's Centre. The centre provides a range of services and activities for families in the area. Ash Hill is a happy school, and everyone works together to ensure that the children are safe and well looked after, and that they all receive an education which enables them to meet their full potential.

A strong sense of purpose: We’re proud to be the first school in Buckinghamshire to achieve the Bronze Attachment Aware and Trauma Informed Award, reflecting our unwavering commitment to inclusion and emotional wellbeing.

A leadership team with a clear, ambitious vision and the drive to deliver it

A collaborative team culture: You’ll join a warm, supportive staff team who believe in lifting each other up. We plan, problem-solve and celebrate together.

Workload-friendly practice: A light-touch marking policy that prioritises feedback over paperwork. High-quality, well-sequenced curriculum resources to reduce planning burden and maximise impact.

Investing in you: We provide bespoke CPD through a coaching approach that empowers teachers as professionals. You’ll be supported to grow and innovate, not just to comply.

Innovative and research-informed: As a fast-paced, forward-thinking school, we actively engage with the latest evidence-based practice to improve teaching, learning and wellbeing.

If you are ready to be part of something exciting and to shape the future for our youngest learners, we would love to meet you.

Come and help us build a school that changes lives.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

Brings energy, optimism, and determination to their practice

Thrives in a dynamic environment where high expectations and high support go hand in hand

Is committed to delivering the highest-quality early years provision

Reflects deeply on their practice and embraces feedback as a tool for growth

Has the resilience to keep going when things get tough, and the unwavering belief that every child can succeed

Builds warm, purposeful relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Ash Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Any offer of employment, or agreement to volunteer, is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and DBS checks.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. The search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.