Reception Teacher

Position: Reception Teacher (ASAP Start)
Location: Thornton Heath

Reception Teacher (ASAP Start)

Location:

Croydon
Start: ASAP

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm

Contract:

Full-Time, Long-Term

We are a recruitment agency working on behalf of a friendly and supportive one-form entry primary school in Thornton Heath, who are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Reception Teacher to cover long-term sickness.

This is a full-time teaching role with full classroom responsibilities, ideal for a passionate Early Years professional who enjoys helping children make a strong start to their school journey.

The Role:

Full class responsibility within Reception
Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the EYFS framework
Assessing, monitoring, and reporting on pupil progress
Creating a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
Working closely with support staff, the EYFS team, and parents
Ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing remain a priority at all times

Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or qualified Early Years Educator - essential
EYFS teaching experience, or experience teaching Year 1
Experience using Little Wandle phonics is preferred
Strong classroom management and organisational skills
Good knowledge of early reading, phonics, and child development
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Us?

We have been working with both Mainstream and SEN schools for over 13 years, with established relationships with schools all over London.
You can choose how you want to be paid- PAYE or an Umbrella payroll company of your choice.
Generous referral bonus - a referral bonus will be rewarded when you refer a Qualified Teacher or Teaching Assistant to Tempest, if it leads to a successful placement.
Access to certified CPD and training.
Given the opportunity to work in a school that values inclusion, diversity and the well-being of both students and staff.

If you are a confident Reception Teacher or Early Years professional looking for a rewarding long-term role in Thornton Heath, we would be delighted to hear from you