Class Teacher (Reception Class)

Grange Primary School, London, W5 4HN

37 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main/Upper pay scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you have a passion for working in the Early Years?

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, positive and child-centred teacher to be a part of our Reception team; teaching one of three Reception classes here at Grange Primary.

We need a Class teacher from September 2026. The successful candidate will have experience (in years on the job or in their training) of the Early Years, and be fully committed to a child-centred ethos and encouraging independence and readiness-to-learn in our young children. You would join an experienced and proactive Reception team of teachers and Nursery Nurses, teaching one of our three Reception Classes.

What the school offers its staff

Grange is located 2 minutes’ walk from South Ealing tube station. We are a diverse school and have a committed, friendly work force where everyone is valued and appreciated for their hard work. We have a wellbeing committee, opportunities to take PPA from home, an amazing parental community and supportive Governors. Grange is also a leading school for race equity and anti-racist practices, and actively welcomes applications from global majority applicants.

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.

Please email Jamie Maloy, Headteacher on admin@grange.ealing.sch.uk to enquire about the job and to arrange a visit to the school.

To apply for this position, please download the application form, job description, person specification, guidance notes and privacy notice from our school website (Employment at Grange section): https://www.grange.ealing.sch.uk/Vacancies/

Completed application forms should be sent to koliveira@grange.ealing.sch.uk

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Reception Teacher Mar 26 letter.docx - 1.32 MB (opens in new tab)

CT_JD.doc - 68 KB (opens in new tab)

CT_PS.doc - 34 KB (opens in new tab)

Teachers and leaders two part application form 2025.docx - 119 KB (opens in new tab)

About Grange Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 657 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grange Primary School website
• Email address: koliveira@grange.ealing.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02085671432
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grange-primary-school

Grange Primary is a three-form entry school with a Specialist Resourced Provision (SRP) for children with autism and social communication difficulties. We have fantastic facilities and lots of space, and an amazing community. 

Arranging a visit to Grange Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email koliveira@grange.ealing.sch.uk.

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