Reception Stage Manager


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oxford, OX3 8NG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	2 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Windmill Primary is looking for a new Reception Leader to take over the management of ouroutstanding provision as well as leading their own class. This is a position for someone who loves their teaching with the youngest learners in the school, enjoys building relationships and embraces challenge. Reception children at Windmill are highly motivated, receive stimulating provision and make excellent progress with us.

Our fantastic Reception team require a leader and class teacher to begin in January this year. The role is hands-on with full time class teaching as well as dedicated time (in addition to PPA) out of class to manage across the 3 classes in the year group. The role would be ideal for practitioners looking for a step up to leadership or those already leading but looking for a new challenge or larger school setting."

At Windmill we have a commitment to creative learning and to providing a challenging and exciting curriculum for all aged children. We have a strong values based ethos to ensure that we have a happy and supportive school for everyone who is part of our school community.

We are looking for a teacher who is:-

• Experienced in working with reception aged children.

• Able to Manage the Reception team and EYFS curriculum for 3 classes and attend SMT meetings.

• Highly motivated and has high expectations of all children.

• Passionate about delivering the curriculum in a creative way.

• A good team player.

• Committed to outdoor learning being at the heart of the learning process.

• Willing to constantly look to how they can improve their practice in a supportive environment.

• Is reflective.

• Committed to building positive relationships with children, staff and parents.

• Loves to have fun.

What the school offers its staff

• Opportunities for CPD and career progression.

• A strong staff team and happy school.

• A supportive environment in which to develop your teaching.

• Teachers Pension Scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

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