Reception Class Teacher

• Ranelagh Primary School
• Address: Pauls Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0AN
• Salary: MPR/UPR
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent required as soon as possible
• Reference: 8939

Ranelagh Primary School are seeking an excellent EYFS Reception Classroom Teacher.

You will:

• be committed to providing the best learning opportunities for all children
• deliver engaging and creative lessons in an inclusive environment
• maintain a good up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and assessments
• be ambitious and committed to the professional development of yourself and others.

We can offer you:

• a vibrant diverse and inclusive school community
• a growing urban school
• a large staff team with a welcoming and supportive ethos
• a commitment to supporting the development of staff in all stages of their career.

Ranelagh is committed to developing a whole school community where positive mental health and wellbeing sit at the heart of the school influencing the decisions made. We would love you to join us on our journey to establishing our school as a place where children are caring curious resilient resourceful and most importantly safe and happy.

We actively encourage applicants to see our school in action before applying for vacancies.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (word) and Application Guidance (word) or alternatively please visit our website.

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How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: or to the school at: Ranelagh Primary School Pauls Road Ipswich IP2 0AN

Applicants who only send in CVs will not be shortlisted.

Closing date: 9 am 18 May 2026.

Interview date: 20 May 2026.

Ranelagh Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with childrens barred list information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare all unspent convictions and some spent convictions.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment checks.