Reception Teacher

Tithe Barn Primary School
Reception Class teacher
Main scale teacher
Applications are welcomed from ECTs.
Hours of Post: Full Time 32.5 hours
Initially fixed term for a year due to SEND funding.
Start Date of Post: 1st September 2026

Tithe Barn Primary School
Mauldeth Road
Heaton Mersey
Stockport
SK4 3NG
Phone: 0161 4324941
Email: headteacher@tithebarn.stockport.sch.uk

Are you a creative and enthusiastic EYFS teacher who believes every child can succeed? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for a talented practitioner with a genuine passion for teaching and learning, someone who is committed to inspiring pupils and keen to continue developing their own practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding candidate to join our happy, hardworking and motivated team. Tithe Barn Primary is a caring, positive community school. The school has a rich history of high academic and social achievement and is full of opportunity for future development and growth. Tithe Barn is an inclusive school where all children are supported to achieve their true potential.

Our Reception teacher will:
Be knowledgeable about best practice in EYFS and able to bring our curriculum to life.
Develop positive interactions and high levels of language including vocabulary.
Embrace our values & ethos.
Have highly effective communication skills and demonstrate compassion and professionalism when liaising with pupils, parents, governors and other stakeholders.
Have a commitment to inclusion and the highest attainment for all.
Be keen to become part of our successful team

We can offer the successful candidate:
High quality CPD and an opportunity to further develop their skills the school will support the successful candidate to complete further qualifications.
A school that values well-being and professional fulfilment.
Supportive staff, parents, leadership and governors
Enthusiastic children
Opportunities for collaborative learning
A haven of inclusivity.

Visits to school are most welcome and encouraged. Please contact school on 0161 432 4941 to arrange a visit.

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. When completing your application, please ensure you address the person specification with clear evidence of success, particularly when submitting your supporting statement. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ask that together with your application form, you complete and return the Disqualification Declaration Keeping Children Safe Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 document.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The school also reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

Stockport Council Valuing Diversity
Applications Close: Thursday 23rd April 2026

Shortlisting: Friday 24th April 2026

Interviews and tasks: Thursday 30th April 2026
Shortlisted candidates will also be observed teaching at Tithe Barn Primary as part of the interview process
Start Date: 1st September 2026

Application Forms/Response Handling Options

Use the online application process, designated staff at the school will be able to print applications in one go from www.yourcounciljobs. All applications are stored in the one area; personal information can be automatically hidden within the completed application forms in preparation for shortlisting

Applicants to download information from internet or contact school for a pack to be sent out

Applicants to contact school for application pack