Reception Teacher

Reception Teacher - Primary

Location: OL4, Oldham, Greater Manchester
Contract: Long Term, Full Time - September 2026
Salary: Competitive, Experience Pending

A caring and vibrant primary school in Oldham, Greater Manchester is seeking a Reception Teacher to join its team, welcoming children at the very start of their educational journey. The school prides itself on building a happy, inclusive environment where young learners feel supported to discover, play, and grow each day. With strong community connections and a diverse curriculum tailored to Early Years, the school fosters a culture of curiosity, confidence, and creativity. Staff work together to ensure every child's first experience of school is joyful and memorable, laying the foundation for lifelong learning.

Role Overview

* Plan and deliver imaginative play-based learning and structured activities, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
* Create a nurturing classroom atmosphere where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to try new things.
* Use creative teaching strategies and resources to support literacy, numeracy, and personal development.
* Observe, assess, and record children's progress, using insights to inform planning and feedback.
* Maintain strong partnerships with parents, carers, and colleagues for holistic support of each child.
* Contribute positively to school life through participation in initiatives, meetings, and ongoing professional development.
* Celebrate diversity and individuality, ensuring every pupil is included and encouraged.
Person Specification
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with experience teaching in Early Years (Reception ideally).
* Knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and child development for children aged 4-5.
* Warm, engaging teaching style that inspires learning through play and discovery.
* Organised, adaptable, and proactive approach to classroom practice.
* Genuine commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and collaborative working.
* Desire to support and contribute to a happy school community.

Benefits of Working with Aspire People

* Competitive weekly pay.
* Access to ongoing training and professional development programmes.
* Dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
* Opportunities for long-term or permanent posts within local schools.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed