Reception teacher

Woodlands Academy, London, W13 0DH

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  22 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (564)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher who:

- Is creative, innovative and passionate about teaching and learning

- Is enthusiastic and engaging with children in an Early Years setting

- Is able to motivate both children and colleagues

- Is able to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team

- Wants to make a positive difference to the school community

- Has a commitment to safeguarding and supporting those with additional needs

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

- A truly vibrant and diverse community school

- A supportive and collaborative working ethos

- Dedicated and supportive staff, parents and governors

- Opportunities to work with colleagues from other settings

- Access to CPD opportunities through Ealing Learning Partnership

- Onsite parking

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Reception Class teacher Person Spec.docx.pdf - 200 KB (opens in new tab)

Reception Advert.docx.pdf - 294 KB (opens in new tab)

Reception Job description.docx.pdf - 132 KB (opens in new tab)

About Woodlands Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Woodlands Academy website
• Email address: hr@woodlands.ealing.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02089982479
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodlands-academy-london

Woodlands Academy is a vibrant and diverse one form entry school at the heart of the local community. We are proud to be an inclusive, nurturing, caring and successful school community that is ambitious for all its pupils, working with their families to help them thrive and acquire the foundational skills and knowledge they need to meet their full potential.

Arranging a visit to Woodlands Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@woodlands.ealing.sch.uk.

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