Class Teacher of Reception or Year 1

Hurdsfield Community Primary School, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2LW

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 April 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 4 months (01/04/26 - 17/07/26) - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1-M6 depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and reflective practitioner who:

• Places children’s wellbeing and progress at the centre of their practice
• Is committed to going above and beyond to ensure every child is well prepared—academically, socially, and emotionally
• Embraces challenge, high expectations, and the belief that children thrive through encouragement and high‑quality teaching
• Understands the power of the word “yet” and models a growth mindset in the classroom
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider community to provide a rich and memorable learning experience for our pupils

A strong Maths or English specialism will continue to support our focus on providing the best literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge to our pupils.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive, warm, and ambitious school community
• Children who are eager to learn and proud of their achievements
• Dedicated Subject Leadership Time
• A leadership team that fosters professional growth, high expectations, and a positive working culture
• A values‑driven environment where staff are encouraged to innovate, reflect, and continuously improve

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

We are looking for the right person to join our team so are flexible in thinking that this could be within Reception Class or Year 1 until Summer 2026.

Depending on performance, this role could be continued in September 2026 and made permanent.

Commitment to safeguarding

The safeguarding of all our children is the highest priority. We are committed to providing a secure environment for children where they feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children is everyone's responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support children, families and staff at school. We ensure our practice adheres to 'Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025' statutory guidance for schools and college and safer recruitment.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application Form.docx - 76.2 KB (opens in new tab)

Rec Y1 Teacher Vacancy Hurdsfield .pdf - 330 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hurdsfield Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 167 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hurdsfield Community Primary School website
• Email address: rjervis@hurdsfield.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01625 912 415
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hurdsfield-community-primary-school

Hurdsfield Primary and Nursery School is part of the Aspire Educational Trust, provides Primary and Nursery education to the Hurdsfield area of Macclesfield. A single class entry school proud of living up to its ethos “A happy school where only our best will do”, we have made massive improvements in recent years to become a very popular and successful school, achieving a “Good” OFSTED rating in 2022.
We aim to provide the BEST Learning Environment which promotes aspiration
Each child has access to the best learning environment; one which is underpinned by high expectations and challenge for all and one where failure is seen as essential for learning. Children understand that intelligence can grow and with practice, patience, praise and effort - anyone can achieve within the happiest of school environments.

Arranging a visit to Hurdsfield Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rjervis@hurdsfield.cheshire.sch.uk.

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