Reception Teacher (Maternity Cover)

The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Free lunch provided

Life assurance

Company pension

Sick pay

Job summary

The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School in Oldham is seeking a Reception Teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover starting February 2027. The role welcomes experienced teachers and ECTs, with a focus on nurturing confident, curious young learners through purposeful play.

You will plan and deliver the EYFS curriculum, support phonics, early reading and maths, and work closely with families to ensure continuity of learning.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a bachelor’s degree.
• Solid knowledge of the EYFS framework, early child development, phonics and early mathematics.
• Ability to plan engaging learning, assess progress and adapt teaching to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning across the EYFS curriculum through play and adult-led teaching.
• Create a nurturing, inclusive Reception classroom and outdoor learning environment.
• Teach phonics, early reading, writing and maths using observation and assessment to plan next steps.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and colleagues to support wellbeing and transitions.
• Promote positive behaviour and safeguard responsibilities; contribute to school life.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Phonics teaching

Early mathematics

Child development

Education

QTS + Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Reception Teacher to join our friendly team on a fixed-term maternity-cover basis from February 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) to help give children the very best start in a school where individuality and imagination are celebrated.

You will nurture our Reception children’s confidence, curiosity and independence through purposeful play and engaging teaching. Working closely with colleagues and families, you will provide continuity of learning and care while helping every child thrive.

About The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School

The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School is an independent, co-educational school for children aged 2 to 11 in Chadderton, Oldham, with Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep provision. Our aim is to inspire and challenge children to love learning. We celebrate each child’s talents and personality, creating a happy, secure environment where children can explore, try new things and grow in confidence.

The Chadderton is a rewarding place to work too. Our child-centred approach and supportive school community give teachers the opportunity to know their pupils well, share ideas and make a meaningful difference.

About the Position

Salary: dependent on experience
Location: The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term maternity cover
Start Date: February 2027

You will:

• Plan and deliver engaging learning across the EYFS curriculum, balancing purposeful play, child-initiated activities and adult-led teaching.
• Create a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive Reception classroom and outdoor learning environment.
• Teach phonics, early reading, writing and mathematics, using observation and assessment to plan each child’s next steps.
• Work closely with parents, carers and colleagues to support children’s wellbeing, additional needs and transitions.
• Promote positive behaviour, uphold safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to clubs, trips and wider School life.

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a bachelor’s degree. Applications from ECTs with relevant EYFS teaching placements are welcome.
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework, early child development, phonics and early mathematics.
• The ability to plan engaging learning, assess progress and adapt teaching to children’s individual needs.
• Warm, clear communication with children and families, a collaborative approach and a strong commitment to safeguarding.

Why The Chadderton?

• Competitive remuneration package.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference during children’s crucial early years.
• A collaborative, friendly and supportive working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Small class sizes.
• Access to excellent resources and facilities to support your teaching and learning strategies.
• Refer-a-friend scheme with a financial reward.
• Wellbeing and wellness programme.
• Free lunch provided.
• Life assurance worth three times your annual salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company sick pay.

To find out more about this role, please read our Job Description.
If you’re passionate about giving children the very best start to their education — and ready to bring your own creativity, ideas and energy to our school — we’d love to hear from you.

The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks, including references, an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information with cost covered by candidate, and other checks appropriate to the role. Online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of recruitment due diligence. This role involves regulated activity with children; it is an offence to apply if you are barred from such activity. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to the applicable filtering rules for protected cautions and convictions.