Reception Teacher - St Margaret's CE Primary School

Warrington; Warrington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

St Margaret’s CE Primary School, Orford, Warrington, is seeking an effective Reception year group teacher for maternity cover starting January 2027. The role welcomes Early Career Teachers through to experienced staff.

The post offers leadership opportunities as the Early Years Reception Year Group Leader for those interested. You will deliver creative lessons, promote high expectations and work closely with a supportive team and parents while upholding the school’s Christian ethos.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Reception Teacher - St Margaret's CE Primary School

The role

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.

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 offer:

• The opportunity to work in a forward thinking and innovative Primary School
• Bright, modern and well-resourced classrooms
• Happy and motivated children who are keen to learn
• A hard working and supportive successful team
• Quality professional development
• Supportive parents and governors

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

Interview date: Friday 13 November 2026

Description: Required for January 2027

Vacancy type: Teacher - Temporary Fixed term Maternity Cover starting 1 January

9 November 2026

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Location

St Margaret’s CE Primary School, School Road, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9AD