Reception Teacher (Maternity Cover)

School Hatherley Infant School and Nursery Academy (Part of the Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust)
Address Hatherley Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
GL1 4PW

Post Title (Subject) Reception Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Grade Main Scale
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Full Time
Contract Temporary
Interview Date: 24/11/2025
Start Date 05/01/2026
The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a Reception Teacher.

This role will be full-time, as a class teacher in Reception to cover maternity leave.

Hatherley Infant School and Nursery (Academy Status) is a warm and welcoming school situated in the city of Gloucester. The school is highly inclusive so that everyone feels a valued member of the school community. It is two-form entry with a nursery onsite.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teacher to be part of our dedicated and caring team. Our children are polite, caring and very welcoming. Our staff are friendly, hardworking and dedicated as are our supportive parents and governors.

If you are a caring and enthusiastic team player with a passion for learning and helping children to be the best that they can be, then we welcome the opportunity to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic with the ability to motivate and inspire children.

• Is passionate about making a difference to children’s lives.

• Strives to achieve the highest standards in both pupils’ work and behaviour.

• Is a committed team member.

• Is able to quickly develop and establish positive relationships with children, parents, governors and all members of our school community.

• Maintains a clear, calm and consistent approach to working with children, parents, other staff and lead professionals.

The post is offered with a salary at Main Scale.

This is a full-time post on a temporary contract to cover maternity leave.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from the vacancy area of our website www.hatherley-inf.gloucs.sch.uk or at www.dgat.org.uk/vacancies .

Start date: 5th January 2026.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Freya Briggs, acting headteacher, on 01452-522027 or email fbriggs@his.dgat.org.uk .

Closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday 18th November at mid-day. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 24th November.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, see details to the right of this advert by clicking on 'Website'