Reception Class Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a passionate Reception Class Teacher to join a Northampton primary school from September 2026. This full-time role offers a long-term temporary position or a temp-to-perm pathway, with a competitive MPS/UPS salary based on experience.

You will deliver high-quality EYFS provision, create a language-rich environment, and work with a supportive team to foster children’s confidence, independence, and love of learning.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification required.
• Experience teaching in a UK primary or Early Years setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and early childhood development.
• Nurturing, enthusiastic, patient and creative teaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences aligned with EYFS.
• Differentiate and adapt activities to meet individual needs and development stages.
• Observe, assess, and track progress to inform planning and next steps.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence and independence in children.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, colleagues and school leaders.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers and contribute to school life.

Skills

QTS

EYFS experience

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Reception Class Teacher - NorthamptonLocation: Northampton, Northamptonshire | Full-Time | September 2026 Start | Long-Term Temp or Temp-to-Perm

Are you a passionate, nurturing, and dedicated primary teacher with a real love for Early Years education? Do you want to work in a supportive and welcoming school where children's development, wellbeing, and high-quality teaching are genuinely at the heart of everything they do?

We are working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Northampton that is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Reception Class Teacher to join their team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about giving young children the very best start to their education. The school is open to candidates looking for either a long-term temporary position or a temp-to-perm opportunity, depending on the individual and the needs of the school.

The successful candidate will join a supportive team and play an important role in creating a positive, engaging, and stimulating learning environment where every child is encouraged to develop their confidence, independence, and love of learning.

Role Highlights

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and age-appropriate learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Create a warm, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating Reception classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged to learn.
• Support children's development across all areas of the EYFS, including communication and language, physical development, literacy, mathematics, and personal, social, and emotional development.
• Use play-based learning, practical activities, and child-led opportunities to encourage curiosity, creativity, independence, and a love of learning.
• Differentiate and adapt learning activities to meet the individual needs, interests, and developmental stages of all pupils.
• Observe, assess, and track children's progress, using assessment information to inform planning and support next steps.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence, resilience, independence, and positive relationships.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues, and school leaders to provide high-quality learning and pastoral support.
• Develop positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities, events, and whole‑school initiatives.

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching within a UK primary or Early Years setting.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework and early childhood development.
• A nurturing, enthusiastic, patient, and creative approach to teaching.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
• The ability to create an engaging, language-rich, and stimulating learning environment.
• A strong commitment to supporting children's academic, social, emotional, and personal development.
• A genuine passion for working with young children and helping them build strong foundations for future learning.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while also taking ownership of your classroom.
• ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply and will receive full support and mentoring.

What's On Offer

• Full‑time Reception Class Teacher position starting September 2026.
• Choice of a long‑term temporary position or temp‑to‑perm opportunity, subject to the school's requirements.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications (MPS/UPS).
• The opportunity to become part of a welcoming and supportive primary school community.
• A supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Access to high‑quality CPD and career progression opportunities.
• Experienced and supportive colleagues and teaching assistants.
• A positive and inclusive school environment in Northampton.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant throughout your placement.

Professional Development

You will have access to a wide range of CPD opportunities designed to support your continued growth as an educator, including training in EYFS practice, phonics, early reading, behaviour management, safeguarding, assessment, SEND provision, adaptive teaching, speech and language development, and evidence‑based teaching practice.

Whether you are looking for a long‑term temporary teaching position or would prefer the potential of a temp‑to‑perm opportunity, this could be an excellent chance to join a supportive and inclusive primary school in Northampton. The school is looking for a teacher who can build strong relationships with pupils, create an engaging classroom environment, and make a genuine difference to children during this important stage of their education.