Reception Class Teacher

REESON Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is recruiting a Reception Class Teacher for a January 2027 start at a welcoming Whitechapel primary school. The role focuses on EYFS delivery for Reception, with responsibilities spanning planning, phonics, and parent liaison.

The successful candidate will hold QTS and have experience in Reception or EYFS, delivering engaging lessons and formative assessments within a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate EYFS lessons for the Reception cohort.
• Create an inclusive, stimulating classroom environment and monitor progress.
• Deliver phonics and early literacy sessions to develop early reading skills.
• Work with TAs and EYFS staff to support individual learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, EYFS-aligned lessons.
• Foster inclusive, stimulating classroom environment.
• Support children's communication, language, literacy, numeracy and PSHE development.
• Use observations to monitor progress and identify learning needs.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

Classroom management

Phonics instruction

Parent communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Reception Class Teacher - Primary School - Whitechapel

Location: Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets

Start Date: January 2027

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS

Reeson Education is working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Whitechapel to recruit a passionate and dedicated Reception Class Teacher for a January 2027 start.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher with a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to join an established primary school and take responsibility for a Reception class.

The Role - Reception Class Teacher

As the Reception Class Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate lessons in line with the EYFS framework.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Supporting children's early development across communication, language, literacy, numeracy and personal, social and emotional development.
• Delivering effective phonics and early literacy sessions.
• Using observations and assessments to monitor progress and identify individual learning needs.
• Working closely with teaching assistants and other EYFS staff to support learning.
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Ensuring all children feel safe, supported and encouraged to reach their potential.

The Ideal Reception Class Teacher

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within Reception or the wider EYFS phase.
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and early childhood development.
• Confidence delivering phonics and supporting early literacy and numeracy.
• The ability to plan engaging lessons that meet the needs of children with different abilities and starting points.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A nurturing, patient and enthusiastic approach to teaching.

Why Apply?

• January 2027 start.
• Full-time, long-term teaching opportunity.
• Inner London MPS/UPS salary.
• Opportunity to join a welcoming primary school in Whitechapel.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Reeson Education consultant.

Safeguarding Statement

Reeson Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07