Reception Class Teacher

St Laurence CofE Primary School, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TP

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (542)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for a teacher who:

• Brings warmth, energy and high expectations to the early years
• Has a secure understanding of the EYFS and sparks curiosity through skilful teaching and play
• Teaches early reading and phonics with confidence
• Builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Supports our Christian vision and values

A Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification would be a bonus.

What the school offers its staff

In return, you’ll join a friendly, supportive team, with our own Nursery on site and a beautiful setting in historic Ludlow.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Advert Text - Reception.pdf - 342 KB (opens in new tab)

Reception Teacher Job Description.pdf - 153 KB (opens in new tab)

Reception Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 122 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Laurence CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Laurence CofE Primary School website
• Email address: admin@st-laurenceprimary.com
• Phone number: 01584872766
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-laurence-cofe-primary-school

Arranging a visit to St Laurence CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-laurenceprimary.com.

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