RECEPTION TEACHER / EARLY YEARS RECEPTION LEADER

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

Please refer to our School Website for the job description, person specification and application form: www.st-margarets.warrington.sch.uk

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

Completed forms to be returned to school’s recruitment inbox: recruitment@smceps.org

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 office@st-margarets.warrington.sch.uk

What the school offers its staff

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

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.