Reception Class Teacher

The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1QS

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  4 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Need help writing your personal statement for this role?

Use the personal statement builder (opens in new tab) to get AI-powered support in highlighting your skills and experience.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (737)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2 terms
• Pay scale: Main pay scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a person who:

• Is passionate about inspiring a love of learning and an excitement about coming to school each day.
• Builds strong relationships with parents and carers and is enthusiastic about working in partnership to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
• Is an excellent, engaging teacher who has high expectations ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential.
• Is passionate about learning through play and can create purposeful learning environments that facilitate excellent interactions.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A commitment to wellbeing.
• The opportunity to work with an amazing, experienced team.
• The support of dedicated colleagues who collaborate and work effectively together.
• The chance to deliver a rich and vibrant curriculum which provides pupils with memorable experiences.
• Opportunities to access a wide range of CPD and/or comprehensive ECT support.

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.

Teacher Job Advert 2026 full time temporary.pdf - 300 KB (opens in new tab)

About The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 282 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln website
• Email address: enquiries@st-faiths.lincs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01522888988
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-st-faith-s-church-of-england-infant-and-nursery-school-lincoln

St Faith’s Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a popular school, which is highly regarded in the local community. We have keen, considerate and enthusiastic pupils. Our parents are very supportive and our staff team dedicated and committed. We have high expectations of all pupils and provide every opportunity for children to excel both academically and socially. We pride ourselves in striving for high attainment within a caring environment, where we develop the children’s individuality. Our Christian values shine throughout the school community.

“Our inclusive St Faith’s family strives to enable all to achieve their full potential and inspire a community of hope and friendship. We seek excellence by ensuring a safe, respectful and flourishing learning community, where differences are celebrated and our genuine love and high expectations make a difference to all.”
Oscar Romero …. “Aspire not to have more, but to be more.”

Arranging a visit to The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@st-faiths.lincs.sch.uk.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Lincoln and Lincolnshire and Lincoln