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Reception Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Hours: 14.3 hours working Thursday and Friday
Contract: Maternity cover until March 2027 or the return of the postholder
Salary: Grade M1 – M6 (depending on experience)
Start Date: 16th March 2026
The Role
Horfield Church of England Primary school is seeking a passionate, dynamic Early Years teacher to join our EYFS team as a maternity cover. We will be excited to offer you the opportunity to deliver our imaginative curriculum as part of our creative, passionate Reception team. Our Early Years environment is vibrant, nurturing and inclusive. We are especially proud of our newly designed, spacious outdoor classroom. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of planning and delivering meaningful, engaging continuous provision within the Early Years.
Your experience, qualities and skills will include:
1. Excellent classroom practitioner
2. Commitment to continually seek improvement
3. Commitment to raising standards and achievement
4. A passion for Primary Learning
5. A strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum
We can offer you:
6. A fabulous working environment with children who really want to learn
7. A friendly and successful school
8. A growing school with dedicated and hard-working staff
9. A positive learning environment
10. Supportive staff, governors, parents and community
11. Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.
12. Excellent CPD opportunities
13. Access to wellbeing support
14. 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
15. Healthcare cash plan
16. Cycle to Work Scheme
17. Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.
Our School
Horfield is an inclusive and nurturing primary school located in the North of the city. As an academy, we are part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, which allows us to deliver an exceptional education rooted in our Christian ethos.
Our school's vision 'Deeply rooted, Flourishing together, Reaching great heights' helps guide us in cultivating an environment where our pupils can thrive.
The Trust
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 12th January
Interview Date: Tuesday 20th January
Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.
Safeguarding Statement:
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
Safeguarding Statement
Horfield CE VC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.