Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Leave)

Unity Community Primary, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M7 4YE

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Full school hours, Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Reception class teacher at Unity Community Primary School, you will be responsible for providing high‑quality teaching and learning within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will help to maintain a nurturing, play‑based learning environment that supports children to develop and achieve their full potential.

You be a nurturing and reflective classroom practitioner and act as a positive role model, fostering strong relationships with young children and promoting curiosity and independence. Your role will be to encourage pupil’s positive behaviour, wellbeing and readiness for learning through consistent routines and high‑quality interactions. You will maintain high expectations for

What the school offers its staff

Benefits that matter

We offer more than a payslip - you’ll find wellbeing support through LifeWorks, Simply Health and mindfulness sessions, your birthday off, and regular learning opportunities. Everyday perks include Blue Light Card discounts, savings schemes, cycle-to-work, free eye tests and more - little extras to make life easier inside and outside of work.

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

Unity Community Primary is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. CVs will not be accepted and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS 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.

MAT Cover JD&PS.pdf - 608 KB (opens in new tab)

About Unity Community Primary

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 363 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Unity Community Primary website
• Email address: gina.leach@unitycommunityprimary.com
• Phone number: 01618712614
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/unity-community-primary

Unity is a two-form entry primary school that also offers nursery provision for 2 -4 year olds. School is located in Cheetham, Manchester which is widely diverse and Unity reflects this with 96% of children from minority communities (86% EAL) and over 35 languages spoken in school. Unity is part of the MAT, Big Life Schools, and shares the values of the Big Life Group with all staff committed to making a difference in children and families' lives.

Arranging a visit to Unity Community Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gina.leach@unitycommunityprimary.com.

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