Class Teacher; Reception

Role Overview

Job Title: Class Teacher (Reception)
School Name: St Nicholas C of E Primary, Kenilworth
Hours: Full Time / Fixed Term
Salary: Teacher Main Scale M1-M6
End date if Fixed Term: 31st March 2027
Reason for Fixed Term: Maternity Cover
Required From: 13th April 2026
St Nicholas C of E Primary School, part of the Arden Forest C of E MAT, is looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and committed reception teacher to start week commencing 13th April 2026. This will be a fixed‑term full‑time position to cover maternity leave.

• Be a qualified teacher
• Have experience of working in Reception/Early Years
• Be enthusiastic, hardworking, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well‑being are attained
• Have high expectations of the children’s learning and behaviour and be committed to raising standards and promoting pupils’ well‑being
• Be skilled at tailoring and adapting learning to meet the needs of individual pupils
• Use initiative, work effectively as part of a team
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with parents and carers to achieve the best outcomes for their children
• Be committed to CPD for themselves and others
• Be an enthusiastic, resilient and imaginative individual, creating a learning environment where children feel secure
• Champion an area or subject within the curriculum
• Possess a positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook
• Demonstrate patience, understanding and empathy with pupils and parents
• Contribute to the school’s statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children

• Qualified teacher
• Experience in Reception/Early Years
• Enthusiastic, hardworking, resourceful
• High expectations of pupil learning and behaviour
• Skilled at tailoring and adapting learning to individual needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills, work with parents and carers
• Committed to CPD for themselves and others
• Enthusiastic, resilient, imaginative, create secure learning environment
• Champion an area or subject within the curriculum
• Positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook
• Patience, understanding and empathy with pupils and parents
• Contribute to statutory duty to safeguard and promote welfare of children

• Supportive leadership team and governing body
• Friendly and caring team
• Part of a supportive local community
• Work with supportive families

St Nicholas C of E Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. When shortlisted we will take up references prior to interview, complete an online check and obtain a Criminal Record Self Disclosure. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with a Barred List check, Teacher Prohibition List checks, overseas checks where applicable, proof of qualifications, medical fitness checks, identity and right to work checks.

Applicants for roles working with children under five years during the school day and under eight years for those working in wraparound care will also be subject to Childcare Disqualification checks. It is an offence to apply for any paid role in a school if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To apply, read the attached job description and person spec, complete the attached application form and include a supporting statement that outlines how you meet each of the criteria set out in the person specification. Please return the application form to Debbie Slack our Senior Administrator via  by Monday 2nd February its to our school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Emma Slack, our Assistant Head via