Reception Teacher – Independent School – Manchester – January 2026 Start
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Job Location:
Manchester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A small high-quality Independent School in Manchesteris seeking a reflective and creative Reception Teacher to join the Early Years team on a Part-Time basis from January 2026. The Reception Teacher will embrace play curiosity and early pedagogy while benefiting from the Independent Schools strong pastoral culture. The successful Reception Teacher will start handover and planning before January 2026 attend induction in January 2026 and teach from January 2026 on a Part-Time timetable agreed at interview.
Role summary Reception Teacher (Part-Time)
The Reception Teacher will design rich indoor and outdoor provision deliver daily phonics and focused group work and record observational assessment against the Early Learning Goals. Although a Part-Time Reception Teacher you will be fully involved in planning meetings moderation and parent communication. The Part-Time Reception Teacher will receive the same mentoring and CPD as Full-Time colleagues and will be encouraged to lead a curriculum strand or family learning workshop.
Why this Independent School
This Independent School values teacher wellbeing and work-life balance. The Part-Time Reception Teacher role allows for meaningful classroom impact while maintaining a Part-Time pattern. The Independent School provides excellent resources small class sizes and a collegial environment that supports the Reception Teacher from January 2026 and throughout the year.
Person specification Reception Teacher
An ideal Reception Teacher will hold QTS or EYTS have solid EYFS practice and a warm organised approach. The Reception Teacher should be adept at adult-child interactions sensitive assessment and partnership with families.
Contract & practicalities
This Part-Time Reception Teacher post begins January 2026. The Part-Time Reception Teacher will take part in induction in January 2026 and receive ongoing coaching. The Independent School will allocate protected planning time and ensure the Reception Teacher is integrated into whole-school life despite the Part-Time timetable.
To be considered for this Reception Teacher position please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.
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