We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Reception Year Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover contract. This role will commence in November 2025 and run through until the Easter holidays 2026.

Join a school where pupils thrive in a calm, respectful, and nurturing environment built on strong values and positive relationships. Staff set clear expectations and provide meaningful opportunities for pupils to grow academically, socially, and emotionally—while contributing to a caring community that celebrates dignity, hope, and belonging.

Duties as a Reception Year Teacher:

• Deliver engaging and creative lessons that support children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.

• Create a positive, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment where every child feels valued and encouraged.

• Work closely with colleagues, support staff, and parents to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils.

• Use effective assessment strategies to monitor progress and inform planning.

• Uphold high standards of safeguarding and pastoral care.

Ideal Reception Year:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Experience of teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

• A strong understanding of EYFS curriculum, assessment, and child development.

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills as a Reception Year Teacher.

• A passion for inspiring young learners and helping them thrive at the start of their educational journey.

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

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