Reception Class Teacher
Weston Village Primary School, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 5LZ4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
16 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday during term time, in line with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD). The successful candidate will teach our Reception class and be fully involved in the life of the school. This fixed-term position is expected to run for 12 months from 1 September 2025.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months
Full-time equivalent salary
- M1–UPS3 (£31,650 to £49,084), based on current 2024/25 national pay scales. This will be updated in line with any confirmed national pay award effective from September 2025.
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with recent or relevant experience in EYFS
- A strong understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework and early years pedagogy
- Experience of using observation-based assessment to track and support progress
- Confident in delivering high-quality phonics, oracy, and early reading provision
- Able to create a nurturing, inclusive and language-rich classroom environment
- Skilled in behaviour management suited to young children
- Committed to safeguarding, equity and the wider school ethos
- Strong communicator with children, colleagues and parents
- Organised, reflective, and proactive, with a positive, team-oriented attitude
- Willing to contribute to school life beyond the classroom, including enrichment and events
What the school offers its staff
- A warm, inclusive and values-driven culture built on strong relationships and high expectations
- A supportive, forward-thinking staff team who work collaboratively and look out for each other
- A strong safeguarding and wellbeing culture, including pastoral support for staff
- High-quality CPD, coaching, and trust-wide professional development opportunities
- Access to modern facilities, extensive outdoor space and a well-resourced learning environment
- A commitment to staff voice and continuous improvement – we listen and evolve
- On-site wraparound care provision (The Hive) and a well-being programme with staff socials and events
- A leadership team that prioritises workload, professional growth and staff wellbeing
- A setting where you can make a real difference and grow your career
Further details about the role
This is a rewarding opportunity to lead our Reception class and give children the very best start to their school journey. You'll join a well-established EYFS team and be supported by experienced teaching assistants, a committed senior leadership team and a trust-wide network of professionals. The role includes planning and delivering a rich, engaging curriculum, supporting early language and phonics and building strong relationships with children and their families.
Commitment to safeguarding
Weston Village Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post involves contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A range of pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, will be undertaken. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We actively promote diversity and inclusion, and encourage candidates to discuss any reasonable adjustments they may need.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to head@weston.cheshire.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Weston Village Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 237 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Weston Village Primary School website
- Email address
- head@weston.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01270 814848
Weston Village Primary School is a vibrant, single-form entry, inclusive village school set in beautiful rural Cheshire, just outside Crewe. We’re proud of our nurturing ethos, high standards and strong partnerships with families, which help every child thrive.
Our mission—Be the Best You Can Be—underpins a curriculum built on curiosity, creativity and character. From Forest School and enrichment clubs to pupil leadership and immersive learning, children love coming to school. Our modern facilities, exceptional outdoor spaces and warm, committed staff team create a truly special place to work. We are part of The Cornovii Trust, sharing values and ambitions with a family of like-minded schools.
Arranging a visit to Weston Village Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@weston.cheshire.sch.uk.
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