Reception Class Teacher

REESON Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is recruiting a Reception Class Teacher for a January 2027 start at a welcoming primary school in Whitechapel. The role focuses on delivering high-quality EYFS education for a Reception class in a nurturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have QTS, EYFS experience and strong phonics delivery skills, with the ability to plan engaging lessons for diverse learners and collaborate with EYFS staff and parents. The school offers a supportive setting in Inner London.

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• Experience in Reception or EYFS.
• Strong understanding of EYFS framework and development.
• Confident delivering phonics and supporting early literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to plan engaging lessons for different abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging EYFS lessons.
• Create an inclusive and stimulating classroom.
• Support early development across key areas.
• Deliver phonics and early literacy sessions.
• Use observations to monitor progress.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and EYFS staff.
• Build relationships with parents and carers.
• Ensure children feel safe and supported.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Phonics experience

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 school is looking for someone who can create a stimulating and nurturing learning environment, support children's early development and help every pupil build the foundations for a successful start to their education.

The Role - Reception Class Teacher

• 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

• 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.

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