Reception Class Teacher

Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing); Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands Academy in London is seeking a Classroom Teacher for Reception to start January 2026. This full-time role welcomes ECTs and offers a clear career pathway from M1 to M6 salary levels.

You will contribute to an inclusive, nurturing early years learning environment, work as part of a supportive team, and engage families to help pupils reach their full potential. The school values creativity, safeguarding, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Creative, innovative and passionate about teaching and learning.
• Enthusiastic and engaging with children in an Early Years setting.
• Able to motivate both children and colleagues.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Committed to safeguarding and supporting those with additional needs.
• ECTs welcome to apply.

Skills

Creativity

Early Years engagement

Teamwork

Safeguarding focus

Education

NQT/ECT welcome

Job description

The Governing Board of Woodlands Academy is looking to appoint a Classroom Teacher for Reception.

Start date: January 2026

Full time

(ECTs welcome to apply)

M1 (£40,317 pa) - M6 (£52,300 pa)

About The School

Woodlands Academy is a vibrant and diverse one form entry school at the heart of the local community. We are proud to be an inclusive, nurturing, caring and successful school community that is ambitious for all its pupils, working with their families to help them thrive and acquire the foundational skills and knowledge they need to meet their full potential.

About You

• Is creative, innovative and passionate about teaching and learning
• Is enthusiastic and engaging with children in an Early Years setting
• Is able to motivate both children and colleagues
• Is able to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team
• Wants to make a positive difference to the school community
• Has a commitment to safeguarding and supporting those with additional needs

In return we offer:

• A truly vibrant and diverse community school
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos
• Dedicated and supportive staff, parents and governors
• Opportunities to work with colleagues from other settings
• Access to CPD opportunities through Ealing Learning Partnership

Closing date: Application forms to be submitted to the school by 5:00pm on Monday 5 October 2026

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 6 October 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 14 October 2026