Reception Class Teacher
Fairfield Primary School, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0DX365 days remaining to apply
Closing date
22 November 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
5 November 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: Usually 32.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
We would like to hear from applicants who have:
- Experience in teaching in EYFS with a proven track record in achieving high standards.
- Evidence of being an outstanding practitioner, able to enthuse and inspire pupils and staff.
- Evidence of a strong understanding of effective phonics delivery.
- Evidence of being a strong subject leader.
- High standards in terms of teaching, behaviour and achievement.
- A commitment to further professional development.
- Excellent organisational skills, plus the ability to provide and maintain an engaging and challenging learning environment.
- A commitment to playing a full and active role in the wider life of the school.
- The ability to develop purposeful relationships with stakeholders of the school/Multi Academy Trust.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
- A skilled, creative and supportive team working with friendly children and supportive parents.
- An exciting opportunity to be part of a forward looking, ambitious organisation that believes in developing its staff to become the best they can be.
- A school that is consistently focussed on making a positive impact on pupils and the community.
- Opportunities to collaborate with local schools and be part of a developing a Multi Academy Trust
Further details about the role
Please note that no CV's are accepted.
Please complete the supporting statement within the application form. Covering letters should be a maximum of 1 page of A4
Commitment to safeguarding
Fairfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applications will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake enhanced DBS clearance and the requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification Declaration.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@fairfieldprimary.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Fairfield Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 445 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Fairfield Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@fairfieldprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01900821133
Fairfield Primary is a school that is truly at the heart of its community.
We provide an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where a high-quality curriculum, diverse enrichment opportunities, and personalised development empowers every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
With a sense of belonging, children will embark on a journey of discovery embedded in a school that is holistic, forward thinking, research informed and where all staff are committed to maintaining high expectations equipping all children to excel and thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Arranging a visit to Fairfield Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@fairfieldprimary.co.uk.
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