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Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.

Reception Class Teacher Vacancy

Part Time: 4 days per week

Maternity cover from September 2026 to April 2027

Scale: M1-6
Required for September 2026

Whitby Heath Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic teacher to join our team from September 2026 until April 2027 for a maternity cover. We are a forward-thinking school, with a leadership team who focus on staff development and aim to develop future leaders. Our vision is for Whitby Heath children to dream big, believe in themselves and have high aspirations for their future.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated:

• Experience and knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Reception curriculum
• Highly effective teaching and learning strategies, including purposeful play, high-quality interactions and responsive provision

• A strong understanding of early reading, phonics, communication and language development
• Determination to enable all learners to succeed and ensure they achieve their full potential
• A commitment to professional development, evidence-informed research and cognitive science
• Excellent classroom management and effective deployment of support staff
• A commitment to maintaining high standards and expectations for all
• An ability to work effectively and contribute positively as part of a team
• An ability to reflect on own practice and the dedication to improve
• A commitment to wider school life
• A positive approach to building strong relationships with children, families and colleagues

In return Whitby Heath can offer you:

• Enthusiastic and friendly children with huge potential and excellent attitudes to learning
• A leadership team absolutely committed to school improvement and developing staff
• A committed approach to effective ways of working that encourage a positive work life balance
• A supportive and committed team
• A staff and Governing Body who strive for excellence
• A positive, inclusive and caring ethos where children are nurtured, valued and treated equally

An inspiring learning environment with a clear vision to A.I.M. High: Aspiration. Inspiration. Motivation.

You should make very clear on your application your experience in Early Years and/or other relevant year groups and how this experience makes you ready for a Reception teaching post in our school. Applications will be considered from candidates with a range of experience.

Whitby Heath Primary School is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance, identity, employment and qualifications checks. Cheshire West and Chester is committed to Equal Opportunities in employment.

Visits to the school are encouraged in order for applicants to fully appreciate the potential within our school community. Please contact the school office to book your place: admin@whitbyheath.cheshire.sch.uk / 0151 355 1781.

Dates for visits are: Thursday 21st May 9.30am / 4pm

Other dates and times may be available on request

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 3rd June at 9am

Lesson observations and interviews will be held week commencing 8th June.