Reception Class Teacher

Rosecroft Primary School, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1BE

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS minimum - UPS maximum

Reception Class Teacher job summary

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust 

 

• Salary: MPS minimum - UPS maximum  
• Permanent  
• Full Time 
• Required January 2027 

 

At Rosecroft, we're building something special. We are a large, inclusive primary school where children come first, relationships matter and high expectations underpin everything we do. As part of an exciting journey of improvement, we are creating a culture of trust, transparency and collaboration, where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to make a difference. Located in a modern, purpose-built school with exceptional learning environments both indoors and out, we are ambitious for our pupils, our staff and our future. If you're looking to join a team that works hard, celebrates together and is committed to helping every child achieve, collaborate and flourish, we'd love to hear from you.

Rosecroft Primary School is located on the outskirts of Attleborough, just off the A11. We are less than 30 minutes to Norwich and within easy reach of other locations in both Norfolk and Suffolk.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an exceptional Reception teacher to join our committed, ambitious and supportive team from January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled EYFS practitioner who is passionate about providing children with the very best start to their educational journey.

We are looking for a teacher who understands that high-quality provision sits at the heart of outstanding EYFS practice and who recognises the learning environment as a powerful ‘third adult’. The successful candidate will create purposeful, engaging and carefully designed provision that nurtures independence, develops curiosity and inspires a lifelong love of learning.

This role would suit a reflective and ambitious practitioner who places children at the centre of everything they do, values strong relationships with families and colleagues, and is excited by the opportunity to contribute to a school on a positive and ambitious improvement journey.

Our school can offer:

·        Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn.

·        A positive, supportive and genuinely collaborative staff team.

·        The opportunity to help shape the future of a school on an exciting improvement journey.

·        A culture built on trust, transparency and strong relationships.

·        Leaders who value staff wellbeing, professional growth and open communication.

·        High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities.

·        Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across Sapientia Education Trust.

·        A modern, purpose-built school with extensive indoor and outdoor learning environments.

·        A workplace where staff support one another, celebrate successes together and enjoy working as part of a team.

We are looking for teachers who will:

·        Put children at the heart of every decision.

·        Have high expectations and secure excellent outcomes for all pupils.

·        Create enabling environments that inspire exploration, independence and sustained engagement.

·        Understand the vital role of continuous provision in supporting learning and development.

·        Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

·        Be reflective, resilient and committed to continual improvement.

·        Demonstrate a strong understanding of inclusion, equality and equity.

·        Contribute positively to our collaborative school culture.

·        Bring energy, creativity and enthusiasm to school life.

·        Help shape the future of Rosecroft as part of our continued journey of improvement.

 

How to apply: 

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. 

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via the online application form. Complete an online application form via the Trust website together with a supporting letter, of no more than 800 words, detailing how your experience equips you for the role. CVs will not be accepted. 

Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.  

Closing Date: 13 November 2026, 12 noon  

Interview Date: 17 November 2026 

Sapientia Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff must be prepared to undergo several vetting checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw offers of employment where checks or references are deemed to be unsatisfactory 

The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.  

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education “, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

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 Rosecroft Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 457 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Rosecroft Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rosecroft-primary-school-attleborough

Rosecroft Primary School is a large, vibrant and inclusive primary school on the outskirts of Attleborough. We are situated just off the A11, with less then 30 minutes to Norwich and within easy reach of other locations in both Norfolk and Suffolk. We are in a new purpose built school in fabulous grounds, offering exciting learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.
We have approximately 500 pupils including our Nursery and our school values 'Achieve, Collaborate and Flourish' underpin all that we do.
We are proud of our whole school offer that enables our pupils to not only achieve academically, but to grow as a person, enriched by our vast range of extra-curricular clubs and other opportunities to develop into respectful, responsible and caring young adults, ready for life at secondary school and beyond.
We have a strong team of committed and caring staff who work hard to ensure our pupils feel happy, safe and secure, including an excellent pastoral team.
Our expectations are high - in all that we do and we are committed to supporting staff and pupils to be the best they can be.

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