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.

Please refer to our School Website for the job description, person specification and application form.

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

Key dates and Information

Closing/Shortlisting date: Monday 9 November 12:00pm

Interview date: Friday 13 November 2026

Description: Required for January 2027

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

Salary: Main Pay Scale / UPS (£34,069 - £52,835)/ TRL3 available for Leadership Role (£727)

Time and days: Full time, 5 days a week