A welcoming and friendly mainstream primary school in Featherstone, Wolverhampton is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Reception Teacher to join their team from 13th April 2026 through to July 2026, covering a maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on full class responsibility within a supportive 1 form entry school that prides itself on its nurturing ethos and strong community feel. The School * 1 form entry primary school * Warm, welcoming and supportive staff team * Positive relationships with pupils and families * Committed leadership team with a focus on high-quality Early Years provision * Well-resourced Reception classroom with outdoor learning opportunities The Role * Full class teacher responsibilities including planning, preparation, assessment and reporting * Delivering engaging, creative and developmentally appropriate lessons in line with the EYFS framework * Creating a stimulating and nurturing Early Years learning environment * Supporting pupils’ academic, social and emotional development * Working closely with teaching assistants, parents and senior leaders * Tracking progress and ensuring all children are supported to reach their full potential The Ideal Candidate * Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) * Experience teaching within Early Years / Reception * Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework * A nurturing, patient and enthusiastic approach * Excellent classroom management and organisational skills * A team player who contributes positively to school life What’s on Offer * A supportive and welcoming school community * Full class responsibility within a well-established Reception setting * Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a key stage of children’s development * A rewarding maternity cover role in a lovely school environment Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum requirement for this position is previous experience working in a school setting. Sprint Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Sprint Education Sprint Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. Specialists in SEND support for mainstream and SEN schools. What Sprint Education offer * Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. * Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). * Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). * Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. * Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. * Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. Sprint Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community