Reception Class Teacher - Amble links Primary School

Northumberland County Council
Full Time
Amble
£34,069 - £52,835 (M1-UP3 FTE)
Posted 3 weeks ago

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Reception Class Teacher - Required from Early December 2026 (Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover) - THIS POST IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ECTs.

Are you an outstanding teacher?
Do you have a proven track record of recent and successful teaching experience in Early Years?
Are you able to build strong relationships with the whole school community?
Can you be flexible, adaptable and fully 'buy into' our school vision to help us maintain high quality provision for our pupils?

If so, you may be just the person to join our committed team as a Reception Class Teacher to cover the maternity leave of the substantive postholder (which could last up to 1 year). We are seeking to appoint an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic and successful teacher to join our team, in the role of Reception Class Teacher. The successful candidate will be joining an experienced and dedicated team of staff in our busy school and become involved in all aspects of planning, delivering and assessing an exciting curriculum for some of our youngest pupils. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successful and recent teaching in Early Years and have the ability to support the delivery and development of our Early Years curriculum. The post will also involve the temporary co-ordination of Design Technology across the school. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to quickly build positive relationships with all stakeholders. You will have recent training and experience and the ability to demonstrate this through exemplary classroom practice. You will have the ability to quickly get to know the children and their individual needs as well as quickly understanding our Early Years Curriculum. You will have the ability to work closely with senior leaders and the local authority to support our drive to improve the number of pupils achieving a Good Level of Development. It is an exciting time at Amble Links Primary School as we move forward into the next phase of our development. We currently have 220 children on our role including a nursery and 2-Year-Old Provision. We are situated right on the beautiful Northumberland coastline in the 'Friendliest Port' of Amble. If you think we might be the right school for you, we strongly encourage you to pay us a visit before applying. Call us on 01665 710667 to arrange a visit. To find out much more about us visit our website at www.amblelinks.northumberland.gov.uk and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/linksfs To apply for this post please download the relevant information and application pack below. Your supporting statement should be no longer than 1000 words. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to equality of opportunity. An enhanced DBS check is required for successful applicants. As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise. Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday 9th October 2026 Interviews: Week beginning 2nd November 2026 Applications should be returned by email to Paul Heeley, Headteacher, at [email protected]

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Reception Class Teacher - Amble links Primary School

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