Job Description

About the role: We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Reception Teacher who is committed to fostering a love of learning in young children. Offering the chance to work in a calm and structured classroom environment with planning already in place. You will be part of a well-supported EYFS team, working closely with an experienced EYFS Lead, a classroom Teaching Assistant (TA), and a 1:1 TA to ensure every child’s needs are met. In this role, you will use the Sounds-Write phonics programme to deliver engaging and effective literacy sessions. You will also focus on purposeful play-based learning to encourage children to explore, investigate, and develop essential skills. Guided play will be a cornerstone of your teaching, as the school emphasises its importance in helping children grow creatively and cognitively. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of early childhood development and experience working with young learners, including those with additional needs. Your role will involve adapting and delivering planned activities to suit the needs of all children while fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment. With everything organised and ready, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on what you do best: inspiring and supporting children to reach their full potential.

About the school: This is a vibrant and nurturing two-form entry school committed to providing the highest quality education for its young learners. The school focuses on fostering curiosity and creativity through guided play, encouraging children to explore, investigate, and develop essential skills. With a structured and supportive environment, the children thrive under a routine that promotes purposeful play and productive learning. With planning already in place and everything organized, you’ll step into a calm and structured classroom environment that embraces the Sounds-Write phonics program to support literacy development.

Application Requirements:

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with proven experience in Early Years education.

* A strong understanding of purposeful play and its role in child development.

* Experience using phonics programmes, preferably Sounds-Write.

* Demonstrated ability to support children with additional needs.

* A passion for fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning in young children.

Key Responsibilities: As a Reception Teacher, you will:

* Deliver high-quality lessons using the Sounds-Write phonics programme to support literacy development.

* Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration and investigation.

* Collaborate effectively with the EYFS Lead, classroom TA, and 1:1 TA to meet the needs of all learners.

* Use guided play to develop essential skills in children, ensuring play is both purposeful and productive.

* Adapt existing plans to suit the individual needs and abilities of children while maintaining a structured approach.

Perks & Benefits:

* Work in a calm, organised environment where planning and resources are already in place.

* Be part of a vibrant two-form entry school that prioritises creativity and exploration in learning.

* Access to professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.

* Enjoy a fulfilling role that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance