Part time Reception Class Teacher

Brackenhill Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 4HA

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To commence January 2027

• Closing date

  13 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (564)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: Wednesday pm, Thursday and Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Reception Class Teacher

Part Time (0.5)

Maternity Cover

To commence January 2027

Brackenhill Primary is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative, talented and dedicated class teacher to join our motivated and highly professional team.

The successful candidate will:

• Actively support the ethos, educational vision, policies and direction of the school
• Demonstrate excellent classroom practice
• Have high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
• Have a good working knowledge of teaching and learning including active, independent learning
• Be enthusiastic and flexible
• Be creative and able to motivate all children
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Friendly children who are keen to learn
• Hardworking, supportive and welcoming colleagues who are committed to school improvement
• A school that is proud of the diverse community which it serves
• A bespoke CPD programme
• A strong leadership team who are committed to helping you develop

Closing date: Tuesday 13th October @ 12 noon

Visits prior to applying are encouraged, please contact the school office on 01274 578286 to arrange a visit.

Interested candidates are requested to apply by completing an application form which can be found here: https://brackenhill.bradford.sch.uk/vacancies/

Please email any questions or completed applications to: recruitment@brackenhillprimary.co.uk

Brackenhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and vetting checks including an enhanced DBS check. Short listed candidates will be subject to online checks.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Brackenhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and vetting checks including an enhanced DBS check. Short listed candidates will be subject to online checks.

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.

Class Teacher Job Description Mainscale updated.pdf - 90.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Personnel Specification UPDATED.pdf - 87.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brackenhill Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 444 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Brackenhill Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@brackenhillprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01274 578286
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brackenhill-primary-school

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Arranging a visit to Brackenhill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@brackenhillprimary.co.uk.

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