Reception Class Teacher
Full Time, (Fixed Term for 1 Year in the first instance)
September 2026
Teachers Pay Scale 

Do you have a passion for nurturing young minds? We’re seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated reception teacher with the ability to teach across school to join our team. Our school is a happy one where children are safe, loved and enjoy their learning. As an expert teacher who goes that extra mile to make sure that pupils engage with their learning and aspire to great things in life with a strong start in Reception. 

The successful candidate will:

• Effectively deliver an inspiring curriculum, to classes of 30 pupils.

• Ensure that pupils make excellent progress in relation to national expectations, Early Years Framework and Early Learning Goals. 

• Contribute to the strong Catholic ethos of our school. 

• Meet pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural needs as well as their pastoral and welfare needs.

• Work in partnership with pupils, staff, parents, representatives, directors and primary MAT partners.

• Have understanding and experience of teaching in the early years of school. 

Our teachers are employed under the terms and conditions for Teachers and we continue to be part of the Teachers Pension Agency. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Experienced teachers preferred, but Early Career Teachers (ECTs) also considered.

We are keen to show you around our academy (please contact us for a visit).
Closing Date: 9am Monday 6th July  2026  

Interviews:  TBC

Early applications will also be considered. We reserve the right to close advertised vacancies earlier than the published deadline, should the need arise.    

St Christopher’s is part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust.