Reception teacher

Part time post 0.5, this post will be permanent and will start on 1st September 2026.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Early Years team to teach in one of our Reception classes.

Are you a fun, creative and inspiring teacher who has the energy, commitment and innovation to teach a broad and balanced curriculum in an excellent school? Do you have a proven track record for high Quality First Teaching? Do you have excellent subject knowledge? If so, we would be interested in you joining us at Victoria Infant and Nursery School.

You will work in a strong, friendly and supportive team, and plan with an experienced year group partner. At Victoria we work hard to support positive mental and physical wellbeing for all, alongside forward-facing educational excellence for our pupils. 

Our school hosts well behaved, hardworking and fun pupils, an encouraging governing body and a supportive parent community.

 You must have high expectations, a sense of humour and be keen to embed yourself in our values.

Experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

If you are an ECT- you will have the required allocated release time, be supported by an experienced mentor and have a supportive team across the school to allow you to start your teaching journey feeling confident.

If you are interested in this post, visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01229 812537. We look forward to meeting you!  

Information about the school
Victoria Infant and Nursery School has 232 pupils.

The school is very popular and viewed by staff as a great place to work, with many opportunities to develop and to help others reach their goals.

We have excellent staff, supportive parents, and well-motivated pupils, skilled governors and a strong sense of purpose based on our vision: 

‘To create a warm, caring and stimulating environment in which all children are happy, healthy, valued and respected. Together we aim to inspire all children to be the best they can be.’

Application packs are available from secretary@vicinf.co.uk and should be returned to school by post or via e-mail, marked ‘Private and Confidential’.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact the school office on Tel: 01229 812537 or Email: secretary@vicinf.co.uk

Victoria Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The school strictly adheres to safer recruiting policies and procedures. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory enhanced checks being sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and appropriate pre-employment checks, including online checks.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to make a self-declaration about their suitability to work with children.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 21st May 2026 at 12pm.
Shortlisting will take place on that afternoon.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 4th June 2026.