Reception Class Teacher – September Start!
Location: Wigan (WN5 Area)
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Pay-To-Scale (Dependent on experience)
About the Role
A warm and welcoming primary school in the Wigan area (WN5) is seeking a dedicated Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team starting in September 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive school that places a strong emphasis on early childhood development and child-centred learning. The school is looking for a nurturing and creative teacher who can provide a strong foundation for children as they begin their primary education journey.
The ideal candidate will have experience teaching in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the ability to create a safe, stimulating environment where each individual child can thrive.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
- Experience teaching in EYFS, ideally in a Reception setting.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS Framework and early childhood development.
- Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons in line with the EYFS curriculum.
- Support children’s learning through a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities.
- Work closely with teaching assistants, parents, and colleagues to support each child’s individual needs.
- Foster a positive classroom atmosphere where all children feel valued and safe.
Desirable Experience
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND, EAL, or speech and language needs.
- Knowledge of early intervention strategies.
- Familiarity with phonics schemes.
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures in the early years.
What Teaching Personnel Offers
- Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
- Access to high-quality CPD and professional development opportunities.
- Support from a dedicated consultant on a daily basis.
- Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles.
- Refer another teacher and earn up to £500 per successful referral.
Apply Now!
If you are a nurturing and passionate Reception Teacher looking for your next role in a supportive and inclusive school, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your updated CV or contact the Wigan & Warrington team on 01942 355 059 for further information.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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