Reception Class Teacher - Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Employer
Ashley Down Primary School
Location
Horfield, Bristol
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Main Pay Scale
Start Date
20th April 2026
Expires
8th January 2026 11:59 AM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Job ID
1523257
Job Reference
RCTJan26
Start Date
20th April 2026
  • Contract Type :Fixed term contract
  • Contract Length: Fixed-Term maternity cover
  • Job ID: 1523257

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity and would you like to be part of a friendly, motivated and supportive team? Ashley Down Primary School is now looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Reception Class Teacher on a fixed-term maternity cover basis, to start in April 2026.

Overview of the role

We are seeking an excellent educator to join our teaching staff in Horfield. You’ll be an experienced Primary teacher or an enthusiastic ECT, delivering the foundation phase curriculum whilst planning, preparing and teaching lessons; an understanding of classroom management, curriculum knowledge and delivery of feedback is key.

Key requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification
  • Passion and commitment for inspiring through teaching and learning
  • Solid knowledge of the foundation phase in line with the relevant curriculum
  • The ability to build on and develop existing best practice knowledge
  • Excellent communication and classroom management skills

Why join us?

At Ashley Down Primary School we significantly invest in the development and training of all colleagues. If you are looking to be stretched and challenged within a positive and creative staff team and you have a genuine desire to make a positive difference to our students, please apply using the application form on eTeach.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Ashley Down Schools Federation 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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