Job Description

WELLFIELD INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL

Church Lane

Sale

M33 5QG

Tel: 0161 962 1828

Website: www.wellfieldinfants.com

RECEPTION TEACHER - Required for September 2025 to 31 March 2026

Fixed Term, 4 days a week (0.8) with working days to be agreed

MPR3-MPR6, depending on experience

Rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in March 2023, Wellfield Infant and Nursery School is a two form entry mainstream school with a Small Specialist Class for pupils with ASD/ SCD attached.


Due to the retirement of our Deputy Headteacher this summer, we are looking to release our EYFS Lead from class for the autumn and spring term during the next academic year to allow her to cover this role until the new Deputy Head has been appointed. As such, we are offering a four day class teacher role in one of our Reception classes. The two Reception classes share an open plan bay which offers the chance for the successful candidate to work more closely as a team alongside the other Reception teacher and the Reception teaching assistant, both of whom are highly skilled and experienced.


We are looking for someone who can demonstrate that they:-

Are committed to supporting Senior Leaders in the Safeguarding of pupils

Have at least two years experience of teaching in the EYFS

Are a highly motivated and skilled EYFS practitioner with sound knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework and Development Matters

Are able to create exciting and effective learning environments, both indoors and outdoors

Work well as part of a team and effectively share roles and responsibilities in order to ensure the smooth running of an EYFS classroom

Have high expectations of pupils and their team

Establish strong partnerships with parents and carers


We can offer you:-

An outstanding, welcoming, inclusive and committed team

A well-resourced learning environment

Comprehensive induction and high quality on-going professional development opportunities


At Wellfield Infant and Nursery School we recognise that representation is extremely important in creating a sense of belonging and promoting an inclusive school community and we are cognisant of what diversity of people, identities and culture bring to our school. As such we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds.


Please note - Our school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects that all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Visits to the school can be arranged for prospective candidates please phone the school office on 0161 962 1828.

Applications can be emailed to the School Business Manager: ljulian@wellfieldinfants.com

Closing date - Friday 16 May 2025 at 12 Noon

Interviews - Tuesday 20 May 2025