Reception Class Teacher

RECEPTION CLASS TEACHER

Salary: MPS

Contract: Permanent. Part time - 2 days per week (Thursday and Friday)

Start date: September 2026

Place of work: Offord Primary School, Offord Darcy, St Neots

Are you a passionate, positive and forward‑thinking Early Years practitioner ready to take your next steps in your career? Do you believe in the power of play, curiosity and creativity? If so, we would love to welcome you to our school!

We are seeking a Reception Class Teacher to job share with our EYFS Lead. This is a wonderful opportunity for an energetic educator to make a meaningful impact across our Early Years environment.

About Our School

From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll sense that Offord is a truly special place. Our school is filled with happy pupils who are deeply engaged in their learning experiences and making excellent progress. At Offord, we believe in the importance of positive and respectful relationships among all members of our school community. Our families play a crucial role in ensuring children are happy and safe at school, which is why we foster strong connections between home and school learning, fully embracing our ethos of ‘Growing and flourishing together, with big hearts, brave steps and hopeful minds’.

The Role

As our EYFS Practitioner you will:

• Champion and develop outstanding Early Years practice in Reception
• Inspire and support staff with positivity, expertise and a commitment to excellence
• Help shape a child‑centred curriculum that fosters independence, communication and a lifelong love of learning
• Use observation, reflection and assessment effectively to drive progress and celebrate success
• Model creativity, care and high standards in both indoor and outdoor learning environments

We are Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Passionate about Early Years education and early childhood development
• Energetic, optimistic and solutions‑focused
• A collaborative person who motivates, supports and empowers others
• Skilled in designing engaging learning environments — especially using outdoor spaces
• Dedicated to building strong relationships with children, families and colleagues

Why Join Us?

• Wonderful children who will brighten every day
• Supportive, friendly and ambitious staff team
• A culture that values professional development, innovation and new ideas
• The chance to shape and grow an exciting Early Years vision

If you’re an inspiring practitioner ready to teach with heart, ambition and creativity, we’d love to hear from you. Come and help us give our youngest learners the very best start!

For further details on the school please visit our website on www.offordprimaryschool.org. We welcome and encourage visits to our setting.