Reception Teacher

Reception Teacher - Maternity Cover
Location: Horwich, Bolton (BL6)
Start Date: Summer Term
Handover date: W/C Monday 30th March
Contract: Full Time
Salary: Paid in line with Teacher Pay Scales

A welcoming and supportive Primary School in Horwich, Bolton (BL6) is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team on a maternity cover basis starting in the summer term
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To ensure a smooth transition, the successful candidate will be invited to start from Monday 30th March for a handover period alongside the current class teacher. This provides an excellent opportunity to familiarise yourself with the class, routines, and planning ahead of the new term.

• Full teaching responsibility for a Reception class
• Planning, delivering, and assessing engaging EYFS lessons
• Marking and monitoring pupil progress
• Attending and contributing to staff meetings
• Creating a positive, nurturing, and structured classroom environment
• Working closely with the Early Years team and support staff
• Supporting children's academic, social, and emotional development

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience teaching within Early Years (Reception desirable)
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and organisational skills
• Have a sound understanding of the EYFS framework
• Be enthusiastic, patient, and committed to high standards of teaching
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative team

• Salary paid in line with teacher pay scales
• Supportive and approachable leadership team
• Well-resourced Early Years environment
• Handover period for a smooth start
• Friendly and collaborative staff culture

If you are an Early Years Teacher looking for a rewarding maternity cover role in Horwich, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply online, send your CV to (url removed), or call (phone number removed) for more information.