Reception Class Teacher - Foxhill Primary School

Foxhill Primary SchoolExcellence • Inclusion • EnjoymentStart: After October half-term 2026Location: Brighouse & Denholme Road, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 1LN.Applications are welcomed from Early Career Teachers (ECTs, formerly NQTs) and teachers on the Main Pay Scale.About Foxhill:Children are at the core of all we do at Foxhill: every minute counts. Our values of Excellence, Inclusion and Enjoyment underpin an ambitious, joyful curriculum and strong partnerships with families and the community.“Pupils are very proud to attend Foxhill Primary School. They are encouraged to ‘be the best they can be’ in everything they do. They enjoy their lessons, work hard, and take pride in their achievements.”Ofsted, May 2025The role:We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher to share responsibility for our Reception class. You will help children develop confidence, independence and a love of learning, working closely with the other class teacher and the EYFS team to provide consistent teaching and care throughout the week.• Plan engaging learning across the seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), combining purposeful play, continuous provision and adult-led teaching.• Develop communication and language, earlyliteracy, systematic synthetic phonics and early mathematics.• Use observation and assessment to plan next steps, adapt teaching to individual needs and contribute to Reception statutory assessments.• Build warm relationships, positive routines and strong partnerships with parents and carers. What we are looking for:• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by the agreed start date.• Successful teaching or initial teacher training placements, with the ability and potential to teach Reception effectively.• Sound understanding of the EYFS, child development and how young children learn.• Inclusive practice for children with special educational needs and disabilities, those learning English as an additional language and disadvantaged children.• High expectations, positive behaviour support and a commitment to safeguarding.• Strong teamwork, reliable handover and a willingness to reflect, learn and respond to feedback.Reception or EYFS experience, including training placements, is desirable. Knowledge of Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised and experience of early reading and phonics teaching are also desirable. ECT applicants are not expected to have completed induction or held curriculum leadership responsibilities.Professional support:The role includes planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time. An ECT undertaking induction will receive the required mentoring, training and additional timetable reduction, adapted to the part-time working pattern. Please read the accompanying job description and person specification for full details.Safeguarding and equal opportunities:Foxhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity with children. The successful candidate must follow our safeguarding policies, current Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and local procedures.Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information and all required pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply if barred from regulated activity with children. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to the rules on protected convictions and cautions. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches.We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment and employment; please contact the school if you require an adjustment.How to apply:Visits are welcome. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit and request an application pack. Apply using the school application form and refer to the job description and person specification when preparing your application.01274 882426 | office@foxhill.bradford.sch.ukWebsite: www.foxhillprimaryschool.co.ukClosing date: Monday 19th OctoberInterview date: Friday 23rd October

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