Teacher

Collaborative, Innovative, Inclusive
At Heaton Park, we love, we persevere, we flourish

Job Title Reception Class Teacher
Salary Scale MPS - £34,069 - £46,940 FTE
Hours-part time, 19.5 hours/week over 3 days a week
Required for: 1st January 2027
Temporary for one year (maternity cover)

The Collective Community Trust is a Trust responsible for seven primary schools with Bury LA. As a Trust we are committed to providing high-quality support services to support all of our schools within the Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our caring, committed team of professionals. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated class teacher to join our team at Heaton Park. We are seeking someone who has the skills and attributes to fully implement the EYFS Curriculum and join our enthusiastic, dedicated and committed team of staff and Governors. This is a fixed-term contract for one year.

Heaton Park is a vibrant, popular, inclusive and diverse school which is proud of its wonderful children, positive relationships with parents and outdoor learning facilities. The school was judged Good by Ofsted in November 2022.

You will:

Be an enthusiastic, committed and reflective practitioner with a passion for Early Years education and a desire to provide the very best start for every child.
Be an effective team player who works collaboratively with colleagues, sharing ideas, expertise and good practice.
Have up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework and the Early Years curriculum, using this to plan and deliver engaging, purposeful and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Create a stimulating, inclusive and language-rich learning environment, both indoors and outdoors, which promotes curiosity, independence and a love of learning.
Have high expectations of all children and be committed to ensuring that every child makes strong progress from their individual starting points.
Use effective assessment, observation and interactions to identify children's next steps and inform responsive planning
Demonstrate a strong understanding of child development, early language acquisition and the importance of play-based learning.
Be skilled in adapting teaching and provision to meet the needs of all learners, including children with SEND and those who may face additional barriers to learning.
Build positive, nurturing relationships with children and families, recognising the importance of strong home-school partnerships.
Be reflective and proactive in evaluating your own practice and be committed to ongoing professional development.
Contribute positively to the wider life of the school and uphold our vision: At Heaton Park, we love, we persevere, we flourish.
We will offer:
A creative school with a strong community spirit which celebrates its multicultural make up;
A supportive governing committee; loyal parents and children with a deep affection for the school;
A supportive and caring environment;
Opportunities for professional development;
A friendly and positive staff who are committed to the vision and values of the school and the Trust;
A forward-thinking Trust who values strong collaboration and has a clear sense of strategic direction;
A Trust that is innovative and continuously seeking opportunities to further improve and develop.

Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), the recruitment process will include online searches and checks on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any issues that may be relevant to their suitability to work with children

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

Please note this post is not suitable for an ECT.

For further information please see:

Supporting Documents

Application pack to be returned to: the School Business Manager, Mrs J Hough- Jhough@heatonparkbury.com

Visits to school are strongly recommended. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit: 0161 773 9554

Closing Date: 25th November 2026

Shortlisting: 26th November 2026

Interviews: 4th December 2026