Reception Teacher

Overview

Reception Teacher — Prospero Teaching is looking for an Enthusiastic Reception teacher to work in a primary school in Newham, East London. The school is a four-form entry primary school with a supportive leadership team. The school is also providing training for all staff. The position is open to both ECT (Early Careers Teacher) and experienced teachers. Depending on performance at the school there is a chance that your contract can be extended or potentially receive a permanent contract.

• Location:
  
  Newham, East London
• Position:
  Reception School Teacher
• Type of work:
  Class Teacher — planning presentations, marking work, parents' evenings, etc.
• Start date:
  
  February 2026
• Duration: 1 term contract (potentially extended)
• Contract type:
  Temporary
• Hours:
  
  8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Mon – Fri (term time only)

• QTS/ECT or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1/EYFS
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the past year

• Have a valid right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate with barred list and be enrolled or willing to enrol onto the DBS update service
• Provide two child-related professional references from the past two years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please send your most up-to-date CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.