Reception Teacher

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Reception Teacher to work in a primary school in Waltham Forest. The school offers a supportive environment, providing training for all staff. This full-time position starts in September 2025, with the potential for contract extension or permanent placement based on performance. Candidates must have QTS/ECT and compatible experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan presentations and mark work for students.
• Participate in parents' evenings.
• Teach primary school children in Waltham Forest.

Skills

Teaching KS1/Early Years

Safeguarding training

Planning and marking work

Education

QTS/ECT or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 there is 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 evenings, etc.
• Contract or position start date: September 2025.
• Duration/Likely Duration: 1 term contract may be extended.
• Contract end date (if applicable): End of term 1.
• Contract type: Temporary.
• Full time/part time: Full time.
• Minimum pay rate: Depending on pay scale.
• Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm: Mon – Fri (term time only).

Experience, Training and Qualifications

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

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for this role through Prospero: YOU MUST!

• 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.