EYFS Reception Teacher (Maternity Cover) – Barking

Education First Recruitment; Ilford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Education First Recruitment is assisting a welcoming primary school in Barking, East London, to recruit a Reception Teacher on maternity cover from the end of November 2026 until July 2027.

You will teach a Reception class under the EYFS framework, delivering engaging activities, supporting phonics and early literacy, and monitoring progress while collaborating with teaching assistants and parents to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has EYFS experience.
• Strong understanding of EYFS, early phonics and child development.
• Excellent classroom management, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging EYFS activities.
• Support early phonics, literacy and numeracy development.
• Assess and monitor children's progress.
• Promote communication and social development.
• Manage classroom routines.
• Create an inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, parents and the wider school team.

Skills

QTS

EYFS experience

Phonics knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Education First Recruitment is assisting a welcoming primary school in Barking, East London, to recruit a Reception Teacher on maternity cover from the end of November 2026 until July 2027.

You will teach a Reception class under the EYFS framework, delivering engaging activities, supporting phonics and early literacy, and monitoring progress while collaborating with teaching assistants and parents to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment.