Reception Class Teacher (EYFS)

Ark White City Primary Academy; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark White City Primary Academy in London is seeking a Reception class teacher for the EYFS team. The role focuses on early reading and phonics, alongside early writing and maths, balancing purposeful play with explicit, structured teaching.

The post starts in January 2027, and visa sponsorship is not available. The role is part of a growing Reception provision, working with EYFS colleagues and school leaders to strengthen provision and ensure every child leaves Reception confident and prepared

Qualifications

• Experience as an EYFS practitioner.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• High expectations for what young children can achieve.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early reading and phonics teaching.
• Develop children's early writing and mathematical understanding.
• Plan a Reception environment that combines purposeful play, exploration and structured teaching.
• Use Explorer Time and wider continuous provision to link taught knowledge with themes.
• Judge when children need time to explore and when explicit teaching and practice are needed.
• Prepare children for Year 1 with a clear focus on strong outcomes.
• Work with EYFS colleagues and school leaders to strengthen Reception provision as the school grows.
• Ensure every child leaves Reception confident, successful and ready for the next stage.

Skills

Child development

High expectations

Job description

Reception class teacher post in the EYFS team at Ark White City Primary Academy, a school that is growing and expanding its Reception provision. The core of the work is teaching early reading and phonics, alongside early writing and mathematics, balancing purposeful play with explicit, structured teaching. The role is built around Explorer Time and continuous provision, with a strong focus on preparing children for Year 1. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January 2027.

What the job involves

• Deliver high-quality early reading and phonics teaching
• Develop children's early writing and mathematical understanding
• Plan a Reception environment that combines purposeful play, exploration and structured teaching
• Use Explorer Time and wider continuous provision to link taught knowledge with themes
• Judge when children need time to explore and when explicit teaching and practice are needed
• Prepare children for Year 1 with a clear focus on strong outcomes
• Work with EYFS colleagues and school leaders to strengthen Reception provision as the school grows
• Ensure every child leaves Reception confident, successful and ready for the next stage

Experience

• Experience as an EYFS practitioner

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of child development
• High expectations for what young children can achieve