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Reception Teacher Maternity Cover

Pikemere School, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2SW

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Tuesday to Friday 0.8 of a full time role
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main teacher payscale

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations in all areas of teaching;
• Have a secure knowledge of the EYFS Curriculum;
• Value the importance of building quality relationships with both children and their parents/carers;
• Demonstrate an understanding and fundamental value of the mental health and wellbeing of all members of the school community;
• Be able to work closely with a successful, established team to drive the highest standards of attainment and progress;
• Prioritise, plan and use their own initiative;
• Demonstrate commitment to the school vision and ethos;
• Be reflective, self-aware and driven;
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills;
• Be committed to the safeguarding of all children;
• Be committed to contributing to the work across Chancery Multi Academy Trust.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent class teacher to join our high achieving team. This role may also be suitable for an Early Careers Teacher/Early Years Teacher.

We can offer you:

• A vibrant, caring and creative school,
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children,
• Supportive and friendly Staff and Governors,
• Opportunities for continued professional development, which will include peer mentoring and regular coaching with your own coach.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Reception Teacher Vacancy 2026 Mat Cover.pdf - 36.6 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification Reception Teacher.pdf - 99.2 KB (opens in new tab)

About Pikemere School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 248 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pikemere School website
• Email address: drobinson@pikemere.cheshire.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pikemere-school-alsager

Arranging a visit to Pikemere School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email drobinson@pikemere.cheshire.sch.uk.

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