Reception Teacher

Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2DT

4 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
13 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
6 May 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (Actual) 1.0 FTE

Reception Teacher job summary

Are you a passionate, committed teacher with a love for Early Years education? Are you ready to join a warm, inclusive school at the heart of its community?

Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School, part of the Learning Academies Trust, is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Class Teacher with EYFS experience to join our dedicated team from September 2025. We are on a journey to become an all through Primary School and will have Nursery to Year 5 in 2025-26. Our fabulous and dedicated staff strive to encourage each child to reach their full potential in all areas of the curriculum through excellent teaching, the provision of an interesting, challenging and stimulating environment and curriculum.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a nurturing school environment where every child is valued, and no child is left behind. Please see the attached recruitment pack for more information.

The Role

We are looking for someone who can:

Inspire, nurture and support a class of children in the EYFS or KS1, ensuring excellent outcomes for all.
Lead the planning, delivery and assessment of an engaging EYFS curriculum that supports children’s development and meets statutory requirements.
Work closely with the SENCo to identify and support children with SEND at the earliest opportunity.
Foster strong relationships with families and carers, playing a key role in induction and transition.
Work collaboratively with subject leaders, Trust colleagues and the Local Authority on EYFS provision and development.
Take pride in our inclusive ethos, upholding the school's vision, values and high expectations.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a teacher who:

Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in EYFS and/or KS1.
Demonstrates excellent classroom practice and secure subject knowledge across the primary curriculum.
Has a strong understanding of the EYFS statutory framework, assessment and curriculum design.
Is committed to inclusion and improving outcomes for all pupils, especially those who are disadvantaged or have SEND.
Uses assessment effectively to guide planning and support pupil progress.
Brings energy, initiative and a willingness to contribute to wider school life.
Works collaboratively and shares our belief that every child can succeed, no matter their starting point.

We Offer:

A friendly, supportive and inclusive school community.
Children who are eager to learn and thrive in a nurturing environment.
A school committed to professional development and staff wellbeing.
The opportunity to work as part of the Learning Academies Trust, with access to wider networks and CPD.
A vibrant and stimulating EYFS learning environment, both indoors and outdoors.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

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.