Reception Teacher

Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £32,916 - £51,048

Interview Date: TBC

Required for September 2026

The Governing Board are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated teacher to join our dedicated team of staff in Early Years to promote excellence in teaching and learning.

Our school was inspected by OFSTED in November 2023 and we maintained our ‘Outstanding’ grading in all areas including in the Early Years.

Bowlee Park Community Primary School is a 4FE, high attaining, innovative school situated in the Middleton township of Rochdale. The school benefits from excellent facilities, providing an excellent education for all its pupils.

Successful candidates will join a very supportive team and be provided with high quality induction, CPD and support.

You will:

• Be an excellent and inspirational EYFS teacher with high expectations of learning and behaviour

Demonstrate a clear understanding of what constitutes high quality teaching and learning in EYFS

Have excellent interpersonal skills and the commitment to work as part of a team

Be committed to ensuring high levels of achievement

Be committed to raising standards

We offer you:

An ‘Outstanding’ school, committed to excellence

Enthusiastic, welcoming and friendly children

An experienced, hard-working and supportive team of staff and governors

Exciting opportunities for professional development and career progression

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to apply@bowleepark.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Sunday 26^th April 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.