Primary Teacher (Reception) EYFS

Enrichment Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Full-time position

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Enrichment Education Ltd in the London Borough of Redbridge is seeking a Reception Class Teacher for a one-year maternity contract. You will deliver engaging early years education in a nurturing, inclusive environment and support children's academic, social and emotional development.

The role requires QTS, strong EYFS knowledge and effective planning, assessment and teamwork. You will work with parents, TAs and colleagues to promote safeguarding, inclusion and positive behaviour.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential and EYFS understanding is required.
• Strong planning, assessment and classroom management skills.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated learning in line with EYFS.
• Develop early literacy, phonics, numeracy and social skills.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive classroom.
• Observe and track pupil progress to inform planning.
• Support children with SEND and EAL.
• Build positive relationships with parents, staff and colleagues.
• Promote wellbeing and safeguarding, contributing to school life.

Skills

EYFS knowledge and phonics

Planning and assessment

Communication and teamwork

Inclusion and safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

About the role - 1 year Maternity Contract - January 2027 - January 2028

Enrichment Education is recruiting a dedicated Reception Class Teacher for a primary school in the London Borough of Redbridge. The successful candidate will deliver engaging early years education in a nurturing, inclusive environment and support children's academic, social and emotional development.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
• Develop early literacy, phonics, numeracy, communication and social skills through purposeful teaching and play.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment.
• Observe, assess and track pupil progress, using findings to inform planning.
• Support children with SEND and English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers, teaching assistants and colleagues.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding; contribute to wider school life.

Person specification

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and early phonics teaching.
• Effective planning, assessment and classroom management skills.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and professional development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable

• Experience teaching Reception or within an EYFS setting.
• Experience with systematic synthetic phonics programmes and supporting pupils with SEND/EAL.

What the school offers

• A permanent, full-time teaching opportunity.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

Safeguarding

Enrichment Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information where applicable, satisfactory references and qualification verification