RECEPTION TEACHER / EARLY YEARS RECEPTION LEADER

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School; Coalville; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

St Margaret's CE Primary School in Warrington seeks an experienced Reception class teacher for maternity cover. The post welcomes applicants from Early Career Teachers to experienced staff, with a leadership path as Year Group Leader if interested.

Salary ranges from Main Pay Scale / UPS (£34,069 - £52,835), with TRL3 leadership allowances (£727). Visits encouraged; contact via [e-mail] for details.

Qualifications

• Deliver creative and exciting lessons which develop the children’s love of learning.
• Promote high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour through positive classroom management.
• Work exceptionally well as part of a team and communicate effectively with children and parents.
• Support the Christian ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and exciting lessons for Reception year group.
• Model and maintain high standards of behaviour and learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate with parents about pupil progress.
• Support the Christian ethos of the school and its values.

Skills

Creative teaching

Team player

Communication with parents

Behaviour management

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

The Governors and children are seeking to appoint an effective class teacher to work within our Reception year group. This post is to last for the period of the maternity cover and would suit teachers with a range of experience from Early Career Teachers to those with many years experience. Whilst there are experienced early years teachers already within the team, this post attracts an opportunity to step into leadership as the Early Years Reception Year Group Leader should this be of interest. Please make this clear on your application whether you wish to be considered for this.

Personal attributes

We are looking for caring, passionate and hard-working people who can:

• Deliver creative and exciting lessons which develop the children’s love of learning
• Promote high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour through positive classroom management
• Work exceptionally well as part of a team and communicate effectively with children and parents
• Support the Christian ethos of the school

We are committed to safeguarding our children and each other. The successful candidates will be required to apply for enhanced DBS disclosure.

Salary: Main Pay Scale / UPS (£34,069 - £52,835)/ TRL3 available for Leadership Role (£727)

Location: St Margaret's CE Primary School, School Road, Warrington, WA2 9AD

Closing date: Tuesday 20th October, 9.00am

Interview date: Thursday 22 October 2026

Although not essential, visits to the school are encouraged. Please ring 01925 634207 or email [e-mail]