School Leaders and Governors are seeking to appoint an exceptional Early Years/Reception teacher, working full time, 5 days a week. We are looking for a start date of September 2024.

“Children get off to a good start in Early Years, staff have high expectations and children do their best each day to live up to them. Well established routines help children develop positive attitudes to learning”

OFSTED December 2021

This is main pay scale role, M1 to M4. The role is currently temporary for one year. 

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner and a dynamic individual with the drive and determination to inspire children, families and colleagues.

The person we appoint will be highly motivated to ensure the very best possible outcomes for the children in their Early years provision, and their subject leadership at a whole school level.

The teaching commitment will be in Early Years, so the individual will require boundless energy, creativity, patience and a nurturing attitude.

We would like our applicants to:

have recent experience and proven track record of teaching within Early Years/Reception, with a solid understanding of the Early Years Framework. working knowledge of “Essential Letters and Sounds” and “Pathways to Write” are preferred. experience of Early Years/Reception Moderation be committed to providing the best educational opportunities for all children demonstrate outstanding practice with high expectations of pupil attainment have the ability to inspire and motivate children to achieve levels of excellence have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team be a highly organised and motivated individual be an exceptional communicator who is committed to establishing and nurturing positive relationships with families.

We can offer a thriving and well-resourced Early Years department and:

a commitment to developing your teaching skills and subject leadership capacity with bespoke CPD to take you to the next level in your career enthusiastic, friendly and dedicated teaching and support staff and school leaders. a community which values everyone's achievement and prides itself on the success of all children friendly, happy children who are keen and eager to learn parents and governors who work as partners with the school for the benefit of the children

Subject leadership will be based on the successful candidates’ areas of strength.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged prior to application. We are offering a school walk around on 26th June at 9.30am. Please contact the School Office to make an appointment on 01606 74164 or admin@hartfordprimary.cheshire.sch.uk 

Closing date for applications: 3rd July at midday

Alongside your online application, please can all candidates submit a letter of application directly to the Headteacher Miss M Fairweather, emailing to head@hartfordprimary.cheshire.sch.uk

Shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching as part of the recruitment process. Observations and interviews will take place on 9th July.

Hartford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all of its staff to share this commitment. References will be sought prior to interview, and an enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.

How to apply

Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.