Reception Teacher

Supply Desk; Abbots Langley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd is recruiting a Reception Teacher for a primary school in Abbots Langley, starting January 2027. The role is part-time, three days per week, with a job-share arrangement. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching in the Reception class, including planning, preparation and assessment.

The ideal candidate holds QTS, has strong EYFS experience and is committed to supporting pupils’ early development in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Strong Early Years and Reception teaching experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Strong planning, organisation and assessment skills.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to pupil outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Reception class with engaging, creative lessons.
• Deliver full planning, preparation and assessment.
• Support children's early development and progress.
• Work as part of a job-share arrangement while maintaining high standards.

Skills

QTS

EYFS knowledge

Reception teaching

Planning & assessment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Reception Teacher – Abbots Langley

Location: Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire

Start Date: January 2027

Contract Type: Part-Time

Working Days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Contract Duration: January 2027 – July 2027

Qualification: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Required

Make a Difference in Early Years – Reception Teacher Wanted!

Supply Desk is currently recruiting for a passionate and experienced Reception Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Abbots Langley from January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong and confident Early Years practitioner looking for a part-time teaching position within a supportive school environment.

Working as part of a job-share arrangement, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality teaching and learning across the Reception class, including full planning, preparation and assessment.

The Role:

• Teaching a Reception class, delivering engaging and creative lessons.
• Working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week.
• Taking full responsibility for planning, preparation and assessment.
• Supporting children's early development, learning and progress.
• Working collaboratively as part of a job-share arrangement.
• Creating a positive, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has strong Early Years and Reception teaching experience.
• Confident managing a classroom and delivering the full teaching role.
• Has excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Can demonstrate strong planning, organisation and assessment skills.
• Is reliable, enthusiastic and committed to achieving the best outcomes for pupils.

What's on Offer?

• January 2027 start.
• Part-time, three days per week.
• Long-term opportunity until July 2027.
• Supportive school environment.
• Opportunity to make a real difference during a key stage of children's development.
• We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.