Reception Primary Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Reception Teacher to work in a Primary school in Waltham Forest. The role is open to early careers teachers and experienced educators. This full-time position offers potential for contract extension and further training opportunities. Candidates must have QTS/ECT or equivalent qualification and at least one year of relevant teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1/Early Years.
• Must have up to date safeguarding training issued in the past year.
• Holds a valid QTS/ECT or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Mark student work and provide feedback.
• Attend parents' evenings and liaise with parents.

Skills

Experience teaching KS1/Early Years

Up to date safeguarding training

Planning and marking work

Education

QTS/ECT or equivalent

Job description

Reception Teacher

Prospero Teaching is looking for an Enthusiastic Reception teacher to work in a Primary school in Waltham Forest. The school is a Four-form entry Primary school with a supportive leadership team. The school is also providing training for all staff.

The position is open to both ECT (early careers teacher) and experienced teachers. Depending on performance at the school there may be a chance that your contract can be extended or potentially receive a permanent contract.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: Waltham Forest, East London.
• Position: Reception School Teacher.
• Type of work: Class Teacher – Planning presentations, marking work, parents evening etc.
• Contract or position start date: January 2026.
• Duration / Likely Duration: 1 term contract may be extended.
• Contract or position end date: end of term 1.
• Contract type: Temporary.
• Full Time / Part time: Full time.
• Minimum pay rate: depending on pay scale.
• Hours: 8:00 am – 4pm, Mon – Fri (term time only).

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS/ECT or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1/Early Years.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the past year.

Eligibility Requirements

• Have a valid right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS and be enrolled or willing to enrol onto the DBS update service.
• Provide two child related professional references from the past two years.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please apply with your most up-to-date CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!