EYFS Reception Teacher
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys, Thornton-Cleveleys, North West
£34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual)
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About the job
Thank you for considering Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton as the next step in your professional journey. The Governors, staff and children at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a EYFS Reception Class Teacher (maternity cover).
We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and passionate team. We are seeking an exceptional educator who shares our belief that every child can succeed and is committed to helping children discover their individual talents, interests and strengths.
Our collective goal is to endow a lifelong love of learning in all our students following the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. We strive to develop the intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of the child with the values of the Gospel underpinning all aspects of school life.
Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to visit Sacred Heart and experience the faith, joy and sense of belonging that make our school such a special place to learn and work. To arrange a visit, please call the school office: (phone number on the original advert).
Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.
BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
DBS.
Medical clearance.
Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, online search be carried out
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3rd November 2026 - midday
Interview date: Tuesday 10th November 2026
Post Details:
Grade: Teacher’s Pay Scale
Salary: Teacher’s Pay Scale
Contract: Fixed Term to cover maternity leave until 31/12/2027 or until the substantive postholder returns
Hours: Full Time
Required: January 2027
About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
- Type of school
- Academy converter, Roman Catholic
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 186 (room for 210)
- Free school meals
- 18.3% of pupils
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Address
- Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4HL
Ofsted report card, inspected 10 February 2026
- Safeguarding standards
- Met
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
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