Primary Teacher - Reception. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Reception Primary Teacher for a school in West London. This full-time temporary position starts on 5th January 2026 and lasts until the end of July 2026. The ideal candidate will have QTS or equivalent, at least a year of experience in EYFS/Key Stage 1, and up-to-date Safeguarding training. The role involves full teaching responsibilities such as planning, preparation, and conducting parents' evenings. Competitive pay rate and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Must have QTS or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year EYFS / Key Stage 1 teaching experience in the UK.
• Must have up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and mark work as a Class Teacher.
• Participate in parents' evenings.
• Support the school's senior leadership team.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

EYFS / Key Stage 1 teaching experience

Up to date Safeguarding training

Job description

Primary Teacher - Reception

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Reception Primary Teacher for an Ofsted "Good" Primary school in West London.

The school is a popular two-form entry mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff.

The position is open to both NQT's and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - West London
• Position - Reception Primary Teacher
• Type of work - Class Teacher - planning, preparation, marking, parents evenings etc
• Contract or position start date - 5th January 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - 2 terms until end of the academic year July 2026
• Contract or position end date - July 2026
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate .80 per day
• Hours - 8:00 am - 4:30pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year EYFS / Key Stage 1 teaching experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team