Job description

Reception Year Teacher – Full-time, long-term position from January 2026 until July 2026 (with possible extension to December 2026)

We are seeking an experienced Reception Year Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive school community. The school promotes high standards of teaching and learning, with a strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing and personal development. Staff are well-supported by leadership, and students benefit from a broad curriculum and positive learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a school that values both academic achievement and holistic growth.

Duties as Reception Year Teacher:

Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
Create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment
Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting teaching strategies as needed
Work closely with support staff and parents to promote holistic development
Encourage social, emotional, and academic growth through play-based learning
Maintain accurate records and contribute to school reports and meetings

Ideal Reception Year Teacher:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching in Early Years settings, preferably Reception
Strong understanding of EYFS curriculum and child development
Excellent classroom management and communication skills as a Reception Year Teacher
Passionate about early education and creating positive learning experiences
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Class Act?

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.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. 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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