Reception Teacher

Required from: 1st June 2026

Ashfield Infant and Nursery School is looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic teacher to join our highly successful and dedicated Early Years Team from 1st June 2026

Salary Pay Range : MPR (M2-M6)

We are looking to appoint someone who:
• Has experience of teaching in Early Years
• Is an excellent, highly motivated and inspirational classroom practitioner.
• Is willing to play an active part in the life of the school and works well as part of a team.
• Has experience of working with children with additional needs.
• Has good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and Profile.
• Is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children.
• Is a positive role model to pupils and other staff, with high expectations for all.

In return we can offer you:
• A warm and welcoming school with happy children who are proud of their school and are
enthusiastic about learning.
• An experienced, highly professional and supportive team of staff and governors.
• A commitment to providing a range of opportunities for CPD.
• A flourishing wider school community built on positive relationships.

Further details and application forms can be found on the school website www.ashfieldinf.cumbria.sch.uk/ Visits to the school are welcomed. Please make an appointment by emailing [email protected]

To apply, please submit a completed Cumberland Council application form, along with a supporting letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) to [email protected] before 9am on Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Short listing: Thursday 23rd April 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 29th April 2026

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure for Regulated Activity and will require the completion of a criminal history/suitability self-disclosure form prior to interview. Satisfactory references, pre-employment ID and medical checks will also be required before any offer is finalised.
In addition, if appointed, a completed Childcare Disqualification declaration will also be required.