Reception Teacher Maternity Cover
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2SW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | e9b36c1e-e067-48da-a0ea-bef3ca3d312d |
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.