Reception Teacher

Academics

  • East Midlands
  • £820-1,300 per week
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Reception Teacher - Long Term Maternity Cover - Bolsover, Chesterfield (September 2025 - July 2026)Are you a Reception Teacher looking for a meaningful long-term role starting in September 2025? This is your opportunity to take on a 1-year maternity contract as a Reception Teacher in a supportive and welcoming primary school in Bolsover, Chesterfield - with Academics by your side every step of the way.This is a full classroom responsibility role, where your experience and expertise will shape the early learning journey for a class of enthusiastic young learners. But with Academics, you're never alone. We know what it takes - every consultant on our team is a former teacher, which means we truly understand the day-to-day and how to help you thrive.Why This Reception Teacher Role is Ideal for You:
  • 📅 Long-term contract from September 2025 to July 2026
  • 💷 £164 - £260 per day, paid PAYE only - no umbrella deductions
  • 🧑‍🏫 Full class teacher role in a caring primary setting with a strong early years provision
  • 🤝 Ongoing support from ex-teachers who guide you with first-hand knowledge
  • 🔁 If it's not the right fit, we'll move you into a role that is - no pressure, just honesty
  • 💬 Access to a consultant who understands curriculum, planning, assessment, and behaviour
  • 🏫 Be placed in schools that suit you, with the aim to return to the same handful and build real relationships
What Makes Academics Different?
  • We don't just fill vacancies - we match people to schools where they can flourish
  • We've helped countless Reception Teachers fall back in love with teaching
  • You'll gain career flexibility without sacrificing stability
  • Our goal is for every educator to have a core group of schools to work in regularly
  • We carefully support your transition into each school, helping you settle in confidently
The Academics Promise:
  • ✅ You'll be respected as a professional and supported as a person
  • ✅ We'll listen to your goals and preferences, not push you into unsuitable roles
  • ✅ If a placement isn't right, we'll change it quickly and without fuss
  • ✅ You'll receive fair pay and full compliance with PAYE - no umbrella surprises
  • ✅ You'll never be just a number - you'll be part of a team that values you
If you're a Reception Teacher with energy, empathy, and a love for teaching, we'd love to hear from you. Whether this is your first time in supply or you're looking for a new chapter, Academics will help you take control of your career with confidence and clarity.

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