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Reception Class Teacher

Woodlands Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9DY

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  25 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to UPR3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher who has a flair for making learning exciting and vibrant. We are searching for a teacher who is keen to inspire and motivate our pupils. The ideal candidate will have high expectations for what all children can achieve, coupled with the subject knowledge to enable every child to reach their full potential.

A passion for inclusion is essential, as is the ability to work closely with colleagues, governors, parents, and the wider school community. You will play a pivotal role in developing positive relationships with parents and carers, ensuring they feel engaged and supported right from the start of their child's educational journey. We are looking for someone who is excited about the opportunity to put their own stamp on the EYFS curriculum and become an integral part of our team.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs who are eager to make their mark in the early years of their careers.

What the school offers its staff

At Woodlands Primary School, we pride ourselves on providing an environment where our staff can thrive. We offer:

• A dedicated EYFS SENDCo to support you in ensuring all children’s needs are met.

• PPA time at home, allowing for a balanced approach to your work-life commitments.

• Staff meetings that matter—focused, productive discussions without any meetings for the sake of it.

• Ample time to complete tasks, ensuring that you can manage your workload effectively.

• A supportive staff team who genuinely enjoy their roles and are passionate about where they work. Our staff say ‘there is a family feel’ (Ofsted May 2023).

• The opportunity to work collaboratively with our Maintained Nursery.

• Engaged and excited children who are eager to learn and explore. ‘Pupils feel proud to attend. They enjoy school and talk enthusiastically about their learning’ (Ofsted May 2023).

• A supportive Senior Leadership Team (SLT) committed to your professional development.

• The opportunity to embed your own creative ideas into the EYFS.

• An experienced and dedicated group of EYFS Teaching Assistants ready to support you in your classroom.

The best way to get a true feel for our school is to come and see it for yourself. Visits are welcomed and encouraged.

If you are ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Mainscale Teacher Job Description & Person Specification - March 2025.pdf - 226 KB (opens in new tab)

About Woodlands Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodlands Primary School website
• Email address: finance@woodlands.wilts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01722 335849
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodlands-primary-school-salisbury

Arranging a visit to Woodlands Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@woodlands.wilts.sch.uk.

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