Reception Class Teacher (Temporary - 12 months) Salary: MPS/UPS Start date: 1st September 2025 Contract: Full-time, fixed term (12 months) Location: Weston Village Primary School, Weston, Cheshire Closing date: Friday 16 th May 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 21 st May 2025 Are you passionate about early years education and ready to make a lasting impact on the very start of a child’s school journey? We are seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing and skilled teacher to join our dedicated and highly supportive EYFS team from September 2025. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term role to teach our Reception class. At Weston Village Primary School, part of The Cornovii Trust, we place children at the heart of everything we do. Our Reception provision is a strength of the school, consistently praised for its warm, inclusive ethos, high expectations, and focus on communication, oracy and learning through play. Our EYFS team works collaboratively to ensure every child receives the very best possible start to school life. We are proud of our high standards, vibrant learning environment and our ‘Secrets of Success’ ethos, which underpins everything we do. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking and welcoming school where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to develop professionally. We are looking for a teacher who: Has a secure understanding of the EYFS curriculum and effective early years pedagogy Creates an engaging, language-rich and nurturing classroom environment Has excellent classroom practice, with a commitment to inclusive, child-centred learning Works effectively as part of a team and has strong communication skills Brings energy, creativity and warmth to the role Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children We offer: A positive, supportive and forward-thinking staff team Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who love learning High-quality professional development, coaching and trust-wide opportunities A strong safeguarding culture and an inclusive ethos Access to a wide range of resources and an inspiring EYFS outdoor space We welcome applications from experienced teachers and ECTs with a passion for early years. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged – please contact the school office on 01270 814848 or head@weston.cheshire.sch.uk to arrange a look around. To apply, please visit our Vacancies Page where you can find the application form, job description, and person specification. Completed forms should be returned via email to head@weston.cheshire.sch.uk Weston Village Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post involves contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A range of pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, will be undertaken. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We actively promote diversity and inclusion and encourage candidates to discuss any reasonable adjustments they may need.