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Reception Class Teacher

Foxhill Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 1LN

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (777)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): 2.5 days (flexible)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until July 2027
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher to share responsibility for our Reception class. You will help children develop confidence, independence and a love of learning, working closely with the other class teacher and the EYFS team to provide consistent teaching and care throughout the week.

• Plan engaging learning across the seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), combining purposeful play, continuous provision and adult-led teaching.
• Develop communication and language, early literacy, systematic synthetic phonics and early mathematics.
• Use observation and assessment to plan next steps, adapt teaching to individual needs and contribute to Reception statutory assessments.
• Build warm relationships, positive routines and strong partnerships with parents and carers.

What the school offers its staff

Children are at the core of all we do, at Foxhill, every minute counts. Our core values—Excellence, Inclusion and Enjoyment—underpin an ambitious, joyful, knowledge rich curriculum and strong partnerships with families and the community. ‘Pupils are very proud to attend Foxhill Primary School. They are encouraged to ‘be the best they can be’ in everything they do. They enjoy their lessons, work hard, and take pride in their achievements.’Ofsted May 2025 ‘Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and caring. Staff know the pupils and their families extremely well and offer valuable support and advice. Pupils are safe and happy. They know that adults will listen and help if they have any worries’ Ofsted 2025

Flexible working opportunities

2.5 days (to be arranged)

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

Foxhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Foxhill Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Foxhill Primary School website
• Email address: sarah.thomason@foxhillprimaryschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01274882426
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/foxhill-primary-school

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Arranging a visit to Foxhill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarah.thomason@foxhillprimaryschool.co.uk.

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