Reception/Year 1 Class Teacher

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a dedicated Reception/Year 1 Class Teacher to join our warm school community from January 2027. The role involves delivering high-quality early years and year 1 learning within our Catholic ethos, supporting children to grow academically, socially and spiritually.

We value reflective practice, strong classroom management, and teamwork to build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff as part of our welcoming school

Qualifications

• Support the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Inspiring and reflective classroom practitioner.
• Secure understanding of the Early Years and National Curriculum.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and inclusive practice.
• Works effectively as part of a team with pupils, staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Reception/Year 1 class starting January 2027.
• Deliver high-quality early years and Year 1 learning within the Catholic ethos.

Skills

Catholic ethos alignment

EY/Year 1 pedagogy

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Job description

SacredHeart Catholic Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, committed, andcreative Reception/Year 1 Class Teacherto join our warm and welcoming school community from January 2027.

We areproud of our strong Catholic ethos, nurturing environment, and highexpectations for every child. The successful candidate will be passionate aboutproviding high-quality learning experiences and dedicated to helping childrengrow academically, socially, and spiritually.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is supportiveof the Catholic ethos of the school (Catholic applicants and those willingto support our ethos are welcome).
• Is an inspiring andreflective classroom practitioner.
• Has a secure understandingof the Early Years and National Curriculum expectations.
• Demonstrates excellentclassroom management and a commitment to inclusive practice.
• Works effectively as part ofa team and builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.