Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road, Rochdale OL12 OHZ, Tel: 01706 647923 Email office@greenbank.rochdale.sch.uk Headteacher Mrs Lisa Jayne Walsh Number on Roll 422 RECEPTION TEACHER ADVERTISEMENT Please note that we are looking for this contract to commence for the Summer Term on Monday 1 st April 2026. Ref: GB/2026/01/T2 Employer: Rochdale Borough Council Location : Greenbank Primary School Salary: Annual Salary 32,916 to 51,048 Salary Grade : Main scale M1 to M6, UPS 1-3 Working Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent teacher contract Closing Date: Thursday 5 th February 2026 11:59pm Interview Date: Thursday 12 th February 2026 - Candidates shortlisted for interview will be required to teach a short lesson at Greenbank as part of the interview on Thursday 12 th February 2026 Job Type: Early Years Teacher, Education School based. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed please contact our school office to arrange this on 01706 647923. The Governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic, creative and ambitious practitioner to work in our school. We would like you to promote high standards within a supportive learning environment in order to enable all the children within your care to reach their full potential. We have a forward-thinking staff team with a positive outlook who enjoy working together. If you can provide exciting practical learning experiences within a creative context then we would like to welcome you to our team. We are looking for someone who: Is an excellent classroom practitioner in the Early Years. Has a deep understanding of the EYFS curriculum, including assessment, progression, and transition. Ensures that pupils in Early Years are prepared for their next phase of their education. Is committed to fostering an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child can achieve their full potential. Can inspire, motivate and excite children in the early stages of their learning. Is an effective communicator, able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and governors. Has the ability to work as part of a team to empower staff in a nurturing and supportive manner Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Is committed to promoting an extensive range of outdoor and adventurous learning opportunities What we can offer: A supportive dedicated Staff Team and Board of Governors Opportunities and a strong commitment to Continued Professional development A school with excellent facilities and resources Polite children who are well behaved and hardworking A strong commitment to the wellbeing of all staff To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to office@greenbank.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Thursday 5 th February 2026 The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post. Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview. The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.