Teacher - Reception

Coppice Valley Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2DN

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  13 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13,166.00 - £18,140.00 Annually (FTE) Salary In line with national payscales M1-M6 FTE £32,916 - £45,352

Teacher - Reception job summary

Permanent, Part-time 0.4 FTE, Thursday and Friday

This role requires a talented, imaginative and enthusiastic teacher to contribute to the development of teaching and learning in Reception. As well as creating effective and enjoyable learning environments, the successful candidate will foster the social and emotional growth of our pupils.

Coppice Valley is a unique school - a peaceful oasis of nature, quiet and calm, safely tucked away from the main roads. We are Harrogate's hidden gem, having a large playing field, wildlife area and meadow.

At Coppice Valley, we are known as the school with heart. Our staff work hard to make sure everyone feels cared for, safe and valued. We treat every child as the remarkable individual they are.

Our vision is to create learners for life - children who are enthused with a love for learning. This all begins in the haven of nature we have on our doorstep, here at Coppice Valley. We believe in the power of education to change lives. Join us as a KS2 Class Teacher and we are confident we can offer you a rewarding role working with amazing pupils and a welcoming staff team.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous benefits, rewards and discounts: Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Coppice Valley Primary School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• Caring and nurturing, ensuring every child feels safe, supported and valued in the classroom.
• Patient and adaptable, responding calmly and effectively to the individual needs and behaviours of young children.
• Enthusiastic and engaging, inspiring curiosity and a love of learning through creative and playful teaching approaches.
• Reflective and responsive, continually developing your practice to support children’s progress and well-being.

Next Steps

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Claire Tunney at TunneyC@cvps.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Coppice Valley Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Coppice Valley Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coppice-valley-primary-school

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