Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

St Bede Academy, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3LJ

9 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £43,529.00 Annually (FTE)

Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Job Title: Reception Class Teacher (Maternity cover)

Responsible to: Assistant Head of EYFS

Salary / Grade: M1 - M5

Contract: Maternity Cover - till the earlier of either the end of maternity leave or 22.07.2027

To carry out the professional duties of the EYFS Statutory Framework and school policies.

The postholder will be responsible for providing high-quality teaching and learning experiences that enable all children to achieve their full potential academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

This job description may be amended by the Headteacher, following consultation, to reflect changes in legislation, statutory guidance, school priorities or the needs of the school.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Teaching and Learning

The teacher will:

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality learning opportunities in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework, school curriculum and development priorities.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment that promotes independence, curiosity and a love of learning.
• Establish high expectations for all children, supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes regardless of background, ability or need.
• Demonstrate a secure understanding of child development and early learning pedagogy.
• Use effective teaching strategies, including play-based learning, direct teaching and adult-guided activities, to support progress across all areas of learning.
• Promote children's communication and language development through high-quality interactions and modelling of language.
• Adapt teaching to meet the strengths and needs of all learners, including disadvantaged pupils, children with SEND and pupils learning English as an additional language.

B. Assessment and Progress

The teacher will:

• Assess children's learning and development through ongoing observation, interaction and assessment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date assessment records in line with school requirements.
• Use assessment information to inform planning, identify next steps and accelerate progress.
• Complete statutory EYFS assessment requirements, including contributing to Reception Baseline Assessment arrangements and the EYFS Profile as required.
• Monitor the attainment and progress of children and report outcomes accurately to leaders and parents/carers.

C. Safeguarding, Welfare and Behaviour

The teacher will:

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils in accordance with statutory safeguarding guidance and school policies.
• Maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment that supports children's wellbeing.
• Follow school procedures for safeguarding, attendance, behaviour and child protection, reporting concerns promptly.
• Establish clear expectations of behaviour and support children in developing positive attitudes, resilience and self-regulation.
• Contribute to risk assessments and ensure classroom and outdoor provision comply with health and safety requirements.

D. Inclusion and SEND

The teacher will:

• Work collaboratively with the SENDCo and other professionals to ensure appropriate support is provided for pupils with additional needs.
• Implement individual support plans and make reasonable adjustments where necessary.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of school life.

E. Working with Parents and the Community

The teacher will:

• Build positive and effective relationships with parents and carers to support children's learning and wellbeing.
• Share information regularly with parents regarding children's progress, achievements and next steps.
• Support successful transition arrangements into Reception and from Reception into Year 1.
• Participate in parent meetings, workshops, reports and school events as required.

F. Professional Responsibilities

The teacher will:

• Meet all requirements of the Teachers' Standards and uphold the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Take responsibility for continuous professional development and participate fully in appraisal arrangements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, governors and external agencies where appropriate.
• Be a positive role model for staff, parents and pupils.
• Have regard for the well-being of him/herself and others, managing his/her workload to promote a healthy work-life balance and encouraging and enabling others to do likewise.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities, collective worship, educational visits and school events.
• Support the Christian ethos, vision and values of the school in all aspects of professional practice.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Headteacher consistent with the responsibilities of the post.

Benefits

• Access to the Teacher's Pension Scheme
• Nurturing Work Environment: Benefit from on-site nurseries available during school terms and 52-week private nurseries at preferential rates.
• Extended Care Options: Enjoy access to our out-of-school and holiday clubs, also offered at discounted rates.
• Professional Growth: Embark on a journey of personal development with bespoke opportunities and comprehensive access to the Schoot CPD package.
• Technological Advancement: Experience our dynamic digital strategy, including 1-1 iPads for both pupils and staff.
• Dedicated Support: Rely on our on-site Trust HR and full-time IT support teams, dedicated to your needs.
• Strong Leadership: Be part of a team backed by committed Directors and Governors, and a leadership that values your workload and well-being.
• Inspiring Students: Teach pupils who are well-behaved, eager to learn, and who find joy and calm in their school life.
• A Family Ethos: Join a community that cherishes individual talent, empowering everyone to achieve their best.

Our Academy Trust is committed to improving the life chances of all children through education and personal development. Each child is unique. We encourage and support every child through their exciting journey within our Trust, equipping them with the skills they need for the future.

Our approach is based on sharing excellence within our Trust, recruiting, training, and retaining the highest calibre of staff who share our vision of enlightening, enriching, empowering and evolving a generation through education.

‘Enlightening, Enriching, Empowering and Evolving generations through education’

We offer a fantastic, supportive place to work along with flexible working opportunities, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Bede Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 610 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Bede Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-bede-academy

St. Bede is a popular three-form entry Academy with 630 pupils on roll, serving a wide community with pupils from different faiths. The present School was formed in September 1992 through the amalgamation of a well-established Infant and Junior School. It became an Academy on 1st July 2011 and is now part of a Multi-Academy Trust, along with our sister school Tonge Moor Primary Academy.

Collaboration between both schools in the MAT is strong, supporting staff’s workload and well-being, and career development. Staff members benefit from: on-site MAT HR support; on-site full time MAT IT support; on-site school term time nursery; on-site 52 week private nursery; on-site out of school club and holiday club; discounted childcare; bespoke personal development opportunities as well as full access to The National College CPD package; a committed Governing body; a supportive leadership team who prioritise well-being; pupils who behave well, are eager to learn, are calm, happy and enjoy school life; a family ethos that nurtures individual talent, empowering all to flourish.

As a Church of England Primary school our school vision, values and scripture underpin our daily practice. We have a strong relationship with St. Bede's Church and this forms the basis of a very happy community.

The School underwent its Statutory Inspection for Anglican and Methodist Schools in February 2023 and the glowing report with a secure ‘Good’ judgement captures life at St. Bede perfectly. The report can be found our school website.

The large school building is made up of: twenty two classrooms, a music room, a computing suite, a main hall, a small hall, an intervention classroom, a library, a staff PPA room, a meeting room, a staffroom and a number of office spaces. We have an urban site with no grounds or playing fields, although the school has access to the adjacent council playing fields which we are currently in talks with the council about purchasing for our children. We have two playgrounds, a Reception outdoor area, a Nursery outdoor area, a Year 1 outdoor area and an allotment.

Our bespoke curriculum ensures that all children are provided with a broad, balanced curriculum taking into account their interests, needs and talents. Our curriculum is sequential from the EYFS to Y6 and is successfully designed to be ambitious and meet the needs of all pupils. We are proud to have specialist teachers in Music, Modern Foreign Languages, Computing and Art who teach from EYFS to Year 6.

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