Required for September 2026 Reception Class Teacher M2 – M4 to teach 2 days a week (Temporary 1 year fixed term contract) We are looking to appoint a temporary Reception Teacher to join our team from September 2026 teaching 2 days a week. St. Michael’s CE (VC) First school is a popular school on the outskirts of Stone. We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is committed to ensuring the children have the very best start to their school life and who has an excellent understanding of the Early Years curriculum. You need to be able to work effectively and supportively as part of our Early Years team and develop excellent links with parents and support their participation in their child’s learning. The successful candidate will have high expectations for all children and be committed to every child reaching their full potential. You will be supportive of the school’s Christian values and ethos and be someone who wants every child within their classroom to achieve their very best and goes that extra mile to achieve this. In return we can offer The opportunity to work with a dedicated, hardworking and enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff and the chance to work alongside an experienced and skilled Early Years practitioner. Positive, happy children who have a love of learning both in our Early Years classrooms and our extensive outdoor area. A supportive staff team and governing body. This post will have a Reception class teaching responsibility, appropriate PPA time will be allocated. Please contact the school office on 01785 334930 to arrange a visit to the school. To apply for this post please download the application form below in the Available Documents section. All application forms should be returned directly to the school. Closing Date: Wed 20 th May 2026 at 3pm Interviews will be held: Week beginning 1 st June 2026 St. Michael's CE (VC) First School Weaver's Lane Stone Staffordshire ST15 8QB Tel: 01785 334930 Email: finance@st-michaels-stone.staffs.sch.uk Website: http://www.st-michaels-stone.staffs.sch.uk/ St Michael’s CE (VC) First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects its staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: Enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification; medical fitness; identity and right to work. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 (KCSIE) online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.