Foundation Stage Teacher - Newlaithes Nursery & Infant School

Temporary full time foundation stage teacher – maternity leave cover
Salary Range: MPR

Newlaithes Infant School is a successful two-form entry infant school with a friendly, vibrant school community. The Governors wish to appoint a talented and enthusiastic teacher for a reception class on a fixed-term contract (maternity leave) from 1st September 2025 to10th July 2026.

We are looking for someone who:
•    loves children and is determined for them to succeed and achieve their best.
•    is thoughtful and caring and can motivate and inspire children.
•    can think creatively and strategically to bring about positive learning experiences for children.
•    is able to work in partnership with the whole school team.
•    is a talented teacher with recent and relevant experience of teaching or placement in a reception class.

In return we can offer:
•    fabulous children who want to learn and succeed.
•    a spacious and well-resourced working environment.
•    a school committed to Continuing Professional Development for all staff.
•    a thriving and successful school focused on high achievement for all pupils
•    a supportive and dedicated team of staff, governors and parents
•    a warm and welcoming school and a happy staffroom!

Further details and application forms are available via our website www.newinf.cumbria.sch.uk  in the news and events section.

Visits to school are welcomed. If you would like to look around please telephone to make an appointment.

Applications can be emailed to secretary@newinf.cumbria.sch.uk. 

The closing date for completed applications is Friday 16th  May @ 9.00am. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th May.

Headteacher: Mr Simon Wilkinson Tel: (01228) 525756

Newlaithes Nursery & Infant School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check being sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.