EYFS Reception Class Teacher – Jan 2027 Start, Whitechapel

TipTopJob; Dover; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education is recruiting a Reception Class Teacher for a Whitechapel primary school starting January 2027. The role focuses on EYFS, with responsibility for planning and delivering phonics, early literacy, and play-based learning in a nurturing environment.

You will join a welcoming team, support children’s development across communication, language, literacy and numeracy, and work with learning support staff to foster an inclusive classroom. A strong EYFS background is essential.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential
• Experience teaching Reception or EYFS required
• Strong knowledge of EYFS framework and child development
• Confident in phonics and supporting early literacy and numeracy
• Ability to plan engaging lessons for children of varying abilities
• Excellent classroom management and clear communication
• Nurturing, patient and enthusiastic approach to teaching

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with EYFS
• Create a positive, inclusive, stimulating classroom
• Support early development in communication, language, literacy, numeracy, PSHE
• Deliver phonics and early literacy sessions
• Use observations to monitor progress and identify learning needs
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and EYFS staff
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers
• Ensure children feel safe, supported and encouraged

Skills

Phonics

Early literacy

Classroom management

Communication

Teamwork

Child development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience in EYFS/Reception

Job description

Reeson Education is recruiting a Reception Class Teacher for a Whitechapel primary school starting January 2027. The role focuses on EYFS, with responsibility for planning and delivering phonics, early literacy, and play-based learning in a nurturing environment.

You will join a welcoming team, support children’s development across communication, language, literacy and numeracy, and work with learning support staff to foster an inclusive classroom. A strong EYFS background is essential.