Reception Teacher

Reception Year Teacher – Part time, long-term temporary and ongoing from September 2026

The inspection evidence highlights a welcoming and inclusive primary environment where children feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn. Early years provision promotes positive relationships, clear routines, and a nurturing approach that supports children’s personal development and readiness for learning. Leadership demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding, staff collaboration, and maintaining a calm and supportive setting that enables pupils to thrive.

This Reception Year Teacher role offers a part time, long-term temporary and ongoing opportunity starting in September 2026. The Reception Year Teacher will play a key role in delivering high-quality early years education, supporting children’s learning, development, and well-being at a vital stage of their school journey. This role is ideal for a committed Reception Year Teacher who enjoys creating engaging, child‑centred learning experiences within a supportive school environment.

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment
• Support children’s development across communication, language, social, and early learning skills
• Use observation and assessment to monitor progress and inform next steps
• Promote positive behaviour, routines, and independence
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and early years staff
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Support smooth transitions into and within early years provision
• Maintain accurate records of children’s progress and development
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching in Reception or early years settings
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Creative, patient, and nurturing teaching approach
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and committed to a long-term role
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children