Reception Class Teacher

Much Wenlock Primary School, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6JG

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01.09.26 or sooner if available

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,680.00 - £36,280.00 Annually (Actual) FTE 37101-45351

Reception Class Teacher job summary

We are looking for an exceptional EYFS teacher to join our wonderful early years team. Our EYFS setting is a truly special place - beautiful, nurturing and thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, independence and joyful learning.

We are seeking a teacher who is:

• Creative, bringing learning to life through imaginative, meaningful experiences.
• Knowledgeable about the Curiosity Approach and Reggio Emilia principles, with a passion for child-led, exploratory learning.
• An outstanding classroom practitioner, skilled at responding to children’s interests and needs.
• Confident in delivering high-quality phonics and early reading teaching that builds strong foundations for future learning.

In return, we can offer:

• A natural, well-resourced learning environment that sparks wonder.
• A brand-new outdoor area, crafted to promote exploration and rich play.
• A team of skilled, supportive practitioners to collaborate with.
• Regular CPD to support your professional growth.

• Children who are full of curiosity and character.

• A warm, caring team where wellbeing and belonging truly matter.

If you are passionate about early years education and want to make a meaningful difference in a setting that values creativity, connection and the magic of childhood, we would love to hear from you.

School tours

Come and see what makes our school truly unique. We are offering school tours on Tuesday 14 April and Monday 20 April at 4.00pm. There is no need to book — just turn up.

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 Much Wenlock Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 179 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Much Wenlock Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/much-wenlock-primary-school-much-wenlock

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