Fixed term 1 Year Full-Time Reception Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8RD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ec1a81f2-b612-4680-86bf-31e10c887247 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, highly motivated, and enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher to join our EYFS team. This is a fixed term, full-time position beginning 1st September 2026 and ending 31st August 2027.
Reception is a critical and exciting year for our pupils. You will be responsible for planning and delivering a rich, creative curriculum that inspires children, builds their independence, and prepares them confidently for KS1.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
• Assess, track, and report on pupils’ progress, adapting teaching to support and challenge all learners.
• Maintain a positive, well-managed, and inspiring classroom environment.
• Foster strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external support staff.
• Contribute actively to the wider school community and participate in staff meetings and professional development.
What We Are Looking For
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. Applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are welcome.
• Proven experience teaching within Reception.
• High expectations for pupil achievement, progress, and behaviour.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• Enthusiastic, motivated and well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
• A supportive parent/carer community.
• A supportive, friendly, and forward-thinking leadership team.
• Dedicated PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) time.
• Access to high-quality professional development and mentorship.
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 Role
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, highly motivated, and enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher to join our EYFS team. This is a fixed term, full-time position beginning 1st September 2026 and ending 31st August 2027.
Reception is a critical and exciting year for our pupils. You will be responsible for planning and delivering a rich, creative curriculum that inspires children, builds their independence, and prepares them confidently for KS1.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
• Assess, track, and report on pupils’ progress, adapting teaching to support and challenge all learners.
• Maintain a positive, well-managed, and inspiring classroom environment.
• Foster strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external support staff.
• Contribute actively to the wider school community and participate in staff meetings and professional development.
What We Are Looking For
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. Applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are welcome.
• Proven experience teaching within Reception.
• High expectations for pupil achievement, progress, and behaviour.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• Enthusiastic, motivated and well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
• A supportive parent/carer community.
• A supportive, friendly, and forward-thinking leadership team.
• Dedicated PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) time.
• Access to high-quality professional development and mentorship.
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.