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Reception Class Teacher (2 Days per Week - Thursday and Friday)
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Little Waltham Church of England Primary School
Contract: Part-time (2 days per week)
Are you a passionate and nurturing teacher ready to inspire the very youngest learners? Little Waltham Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Reception Class Teacher to join our dedicated team from September 2025.
Little Waltham Church of England Primary School is a thriving, one-form-entry school located in the heart of the picturesque village of Little Waltham, just a short drive from Chelmsford. We serve a close-knit community and benefit from beautiful surroundings and large school grounds. With just over 200 pupils, our school has a warm, family feel where every child is known and valued. We are proud of our strong Christian ethos and inclusive environment, where our school values-Compassion, Courage, Forgiveness,and Perseverance-guide everything we do.
Our vision is to nurture each child to become confident, resilient, and thoughtful individuals, ready to contribute positively to the world around them. We are on an exciting journey of growth and development, with a clear focus on high-quality teaching, pupil well-being, and curriculum enrichment.
What We Offer:
- A welcoming school community where teamwork and relationships matter.
- A Reception classroom that is thoughtfully resourced to inspire play-based learning and curiosity.
- An extensive and well-maintained outdoor learning area that supports physical development, creativity and exploration.
- A developing forest school area to enrich learning experiences through nature, discovery and adventure.
- A leadership team that supports staff wellbeing and professional growth.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Have a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and a passion for early childhood education.
- Create a nurturing classroom where children feel safe, secure and excited to learn.
- Work collaboratively as part of our Reception team and wider school family.
- Demonstrate a commitment to our Christian ethos and school values in every aspect of teaching and relationships.
Whether you are at the start of your teaching journey or looking for a part-time role in a supportive and values-driven school, we would love to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Come and see our wonderful learning spaces in action and meet our happy, engaged children.
Applications close: Friday 2nd May 2025
Interview date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Little Waltham CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Information about the School
Little Waltham Church of England VA Primary School is situated in the pretty village of Little Waltham catering for pupils from 5 - 11. We pride ourselves in creating a caring environment based on Christian values which allows children to reach their full academic, social, moral and physical potential. By providing a holistic approach to learning and development we support each child's individual needs.