EYFS Reception Teacher – Nurture, Inspire and Grow

Smile Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated Smile Education consultant

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting an Reception Teacher (EYFS) for a welcoming primary school in Manchester. You will deliver high-quality early years lessons, foster a caring classroom, and support children’s development from the start of their education journey.

You will collaborate with a supportive EYFS team, adapt teaching to diverse needs, and participate in safeguarding and school-wide initiatives. QTS is essential and prior EYFS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have at least one year's experience teaching within an EYFS setting, ideally Reception.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development principles.
• Be confident in planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality learning experiences.
• Possess excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Be passionate about supporting every child's development and achievement.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, EYFS-appropriate lessons in line with the EYFS Framework.
• Create a safe, inclusive, stimulating learning environment for all children.
• Foster holistic development across social, emotional, physical, and academic domains.
• Observe, assess, and monitor progress to inform next steps in learning.
• Adapt teaching to meet needs of all learners, including SEND and EAL.
• Promote early language, literacy, numeracy and personal development skills.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils, families and staff.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, support staff and external professionals.
• Uphold high standards of behaviour, safeguarding, attendance and wellbeing.
• Contribute to school ethos and whole-school activities.

Skills

QTS

EYFS knowledge

Lesson planning

Assessment

Classroom management

Communication

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Smile Education is recruiting an Reception Teacher (EYFS) for a welcoming primary school in Manchester. You will deliver high-quality early years lessons, foster a caring classroom, and support children’s development from the start of their education journey.

You will collaborate with a supportive EYFS team, adapt teaching to diverse needs, and participate in safeguarding and school-wide initiatives. QTS is essential and prior EYFS experience is preferred.