RECEPTION TEACHER / EARLY YEARS RECEPTION LEADER

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 9AD

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Other leadership role
  • Suitable for early career teachers (793)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Likely to be 1 year, maybe more - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 - UP3 (optional TLR 3 subject to year group leadership role for Reception)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR3 option for Early Years Reception Leader

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors and children are seeking to appoint an effective class teacher to work within our Reception year group. This post is to last for the period of the maternity cover and would suit teachers with a range of experience from Early Career Teachers to those with many years experience. Whilst there are experienced early years teachers already within the team, this post attracts an opportunity to step into leadership as the Early Years Reception Year Group Leader should this be of interest. Please make this clear on your application whether you wish to be considered for this.

Personal attributes

We are looking for caring, passionate and hard-working people who can:

• Deliver creative and exciting lessons which develop the children’s love of learning
• Promote high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour through positive classroom management
• Work exceptionally well as part of a team and communicate effectively with children and parents
• Support the Christian ethos of the school

We are committed to safeguarding our children and each other. The successful candidates will be required to apply for enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please refer to our School Website for the job description, person specification and application form: www.st-margarets.warrington.sch.uk

Salary: Main Pay Scale / UPS (£34,069 - £52,835)/ TRL3 available for Leadership Role (£727)

Location: St Margaret's CE Primary School, School Road, Warrington, WA2 9AD

Completed forms to be returned to school’s recruitment inbox: recruitment@smceps.org

Closing date: Tuesday 20th October, 9.00am

Interview date: Thursday 22 October 2026

Although not essential, visits to the school are encouraged. Please ring 01925 634207 or email office@st-margarets.warrington.sch.uk

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• The opportunity to work in a forward thinking and innovative Primary School
• Bright, modern and well-resourced classrooms
• Happy and motivated children who are keen to learn
• A hard working and supportive successful team
• Quality professional development
• Supportive parents and governors

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 460 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Margaret's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@smceps.org
• Phone number: 01925 634207
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-margaret-s-church-of-england-primary-school-warrington

Arranging a visit to St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@smceps.org.

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