Reception Teacher
Meadowside Academy, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0SL12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time or 0.8 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 pa* - £51,048 pa* (* awaiting DfE confirmation of 2026-2027 pay scales)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Meadowside Academy is seeking an experienced and passionate Reception Teacher to join oursuccessful Early Years team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who is passionate about Early Years education and driven to ensure children develop
strong foundations for lifelong learning.
We welcome applications from teachers seeking either a full-time role or a 0.8 FTE position.
About the role:
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Has a genuine passion for Early Years and a clear understanding of how young children learn and develop
- Demonstrates commitment and ambition to ensure all children make strong progress
- Has the vision and drive to create inspiring, high-quality learning environments that spark curiosity and promote high levels of engagement
- Can shape and deliver a rich, purposeful curriculum where children enjoy learning and thrive
- Is reflective, enthusiastic and keen to contribute positively to a strong team ethos
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who are seeking the opportunity to lead Early Reading and Phonics, developing their leadership experience within a supportive academy and Trust.
What the school offers its staff
About Meadowside Academy
Meadowside Academy is a successful and welcoming school with strong roots in the localcommunity.
We are proud of our:
- Happy, curious and energised children
- Supportive parents, strong community links and an active and committed governing body
- Dedicated, supportive and highly skilled team of passionate professionals
- Positive, collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement
- Fantastic learning spaces; including our Early Years environment and Forest School
As part of the successful Elevate Multi-Academy Trust, we offer:
- Significant investment and commitment in Early Years professional development, including ongoing work with Dr Sue Allingham and regional school improvement work as part of the Early Years RISE team (see below)
- One of the Trust’s Early Years settings has been recognised for its Outstanding provision and will be raising standards across the region as a beacon school within the RISE team (Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence)
- Access to a highly skilled professional network across 18 primary settings with high-quality professional development and opportunities for collaboration across our family of schools.
If you are an experienced Reception teacher who is passionate about Early Years and excited by the opportunity to make a real difference within a thriving academy, we would love to hear from you.
Further information about the job
An opportunity to visit the school:
We welcome candidates having the opportunity to visit our academy and meet with theHeadteacher and can offer a visits on: Monday 20th April 9:30am, Wednesday 22nd April 9am and 3:30pm and Friday 24th April 9:30am or 3:30pm. If you would like to arrange alternative time to
visit or have any other enquiries prior to submitting an application, please email our office team,admin@meadowsideacademy.org
How to apply
Please return your completed application form to our Academy Office team:admin@meadowsideacademy.org
Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed.
Reference: REC/MEA/000001144
Meadowside Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young peopleand expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Meadowside Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 205 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Meadowside Academy website
- Email address
- admin@meadowsideacademy.org
Our vision is for all children to feel happy, confident and supported. They will enjoy a creative and captivating curriculum that inspires them to reach their full potential.
We believe that when children feel safe, happy and supported, they can achieve amazing things. Our school thrives on a culture of high expectations where every member of our dedicated team is committed to making a real difference to the children in our care. As part of Elevate Multi Academy Trust, we ensure that children 'Keep Up, not Catch Up'. This means that they have every opportunity to meet and exceed age related expectations; our teaching approach ensures that every child has the support and challenge to achieve their potential.
Our approach to the curriculum is fun, exciting and engaging. Parents are regularly invited to share children's learning during our curriculum landings and at other opportunities throughout the year. Our learning is based around the National Curriculum and the early Learning Goals, but our approach is for the children to be involved in shaping their learning, asking questions and challenging themselves. We have exceptionally high expectations for children's learning across the curriculum, and we are committed to developing a passion for learning as well as creativity and a sense of responsibility for our world. Outdoor learning is very important to us at Meadowside and all children regularly take part in Forest Schools sessions.
Arranging a visit to Meadowside Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@meadowsideacademy.org.
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