Reception Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a committed Reception Teacher to join an Early Years team in Bolton from January or February. This long-term position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a nurturing primary school. The successful applicant will deliver EYFS lessons and support children's development. Ideal candidates will have QTS and experience in an EYFS setting, joined by the skills of effective communication and creativity. Competitive weekly pay with no agency fees and CPD opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Weekly pay at competitive rates

Ongoing EYFS-specific CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant for success

Opportunities for future roles and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in an EYFS setting is essential.
• Ability to deliver engaging EYFS lessons is required.
• Strong communication and creativity are important.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate EYFS lessons.
• Plan for continuous provision and create high-quality learning environments.
• Support early phonics, communication, and language development.

Skills

Strong understanding of child development

Effective behaviour management

Excellent communication skills

Creativity

Education

QTS with experience in an EYFS setting

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a warm, nurturing primary setting in the Little Lever area of Bolton, who are seeking a committed Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team from January or February half-term. This long-term position offers an excellent opportunity for a passionate EYFS practitioner to make a strong impact at a crucial stage in children's development.

This school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, strong team culture, and child-centred approach. The successful candidate will work within a highly supportive EYFS unit, equipped with modern indoor and outdoor resources that allow children to learn through exploration, play, and purposeful interactions.

Main responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate EYFS lessons
• Planning for continuous provision and creating high-quality learning environments
• Supporting early phonics, communication, and language development
• Using observation-based assessments such as EYFS frameworks
• Working closely with TAs, parents, and the leadership team
• Promoting independence, curiosity, and early positive attitudes to learning

Ideal applicants will possess:

• QTS with experience in an EYFS setting
• Strong understanding of child development and early learning pedagogy
• A nurturing, patient, and encouraging manner
• Creativity and excellent communication skills
• Effective behaviour management tailored to early learners

Tradewind offers:

• Weekly pay at competitive rates with NO agency fees
• Ongoing EYFS-specific CPD opportunities
• A supportive consultant dedicated to your success
• Opportunities for future roles and career progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Reception Teacher looking to join a friendly school community in Bolton this January or February.