Reception Teacher

Teaching Personnel are exclusively working with a Catholic Primary School in Birkenhead who are looking to recruit a Reception Teacher to join them in September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a nurturing school community that prides itself on its inclusive ethos, high standards, and commitment to providing the very best start to education for all pupils.

Reception Teacher

• Part time: Tuesday to Friday, four days per week
• Pay: MPS1  - UPS1
• Location: CH41, Birkenhead
• Catholic Primary School
• Role open to ECT and experienced applicants
• Maternity cover – full academic year

The school is looking for an educator who is passionate about Early Years teaching and who understands the importance of learning through play, exploration, and relationship-building. You will take responsibility for a Reception class, delivering engaging lessons aligned with the EYFS framework and fostering a positive, stimulating environment where children can thrive.

You will be supported by an experienced SLT, collaborative EYFS colleagues, and a strong wider staff team. The school offers excellent professional development opportunities and is very open to working with ECTs and those with prior classroom experience.

The successful candidate will be:

• Passionate about Early Years education and child development
• Confident in delivering EYFS curriculum and continuous provision
• Warm, nurturing, and able to build strong relationships with pupils and parents
• Organised, reflective, and committed to high-quality teaching
• Supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos (you do not need to be Catholic to apply)
• Either an ECT looking for their first role or an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge

Apply

If you are a Reception Teacher looking to secure a part-time role for September 2026, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV, or contact Teaching Personnel for more 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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