Reception Classroom Teacher

Limbrick Wood Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9QT

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Ideally December 2026 but January 2027 will be considered

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Salary: MPS/UPS

Reception Classroom Teacher job summary

We are looking for a passionate Early Years teacher who is committed to providing young children with the very best start to their education.

Are you:

• An outstanding Reception/EYFS teacher who can inspire and motivate young children?
• Experienced in creating a nurturing, engaging and stimulating Early Years environment?
• Passionate about developing children's communication, language, independence and love of learning?
• Committed to raising standards and ensuring every child makes excellent progress from their starting point?
• Collaborative, receptive to new ideas and eager to develop your own practice?

About Limbrick Wood Primary

Limbrick Wood Primary is an exciting, innovative, friendly and supportive school. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (May 2023) described us as a good school:

“Pupils feel happy and safe at this school. Relationships are warm and respectful. The school is inclusive and caring.”

Our core purpose is to ensure that every child achieves their full potential, and then more.

Our Early Years

In Reception, we want to ‘SEE’ every child - Secure, Engaged and Excited.

We recognise that Reception is a crucial stage in a child's education, providing the foundations for their future learning. We build learning around clear routines, high expectations and strong relationships, with a particular focus on communication and language, early reading, writing, mathematics and independence. We want our children to feel confident, secure and excited to learn, developing the skills and independence they need for their journey throughout Limbrick Wood.

Our Curriculum

Core learning is the foundation of our curriculum. We provide every child with the right resources, appropriate challenge and targeted support to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence.

We are looking for a teacher who will share our ambition for every Reception child and help them develop an absolute love of learning.

If you are passionate about Early Years education and want to make a real difference to the lives of young children, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer:

• Outstanding professional development as a strategic partner of The Lion Teaching School Alliance
• Supportive staff and a strong team ethos
• Supportive leadership within in the school and MAT
• Progression opportunities as the school and MAT grow

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or an informal discussion, please contact the school office on admin@limbrickwood.co.uk.

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026

Interview date: Week Commencing 5th October.

To request any of the documents in an accessible format please contact apply@finhampark.co.uk or call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR.

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/

Finham Park MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2026 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

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 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 Limbrick Wood Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 173 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Limbrick Wood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/limbrick-wood-primary-school-cv4-9qt

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