Reception Teacher

ETHOS EDUCATION; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

ETHOS EDUCATION is seeking a Reception teacher for a long-term supply placement in South London (Croydon). The role focuses on delivering engaging EYFS learning experiences and building strong relationships with pupils and families.

You will plan and teach Early Years lessons, assess progress regularly, support phonics and early reading, and contribute to an inclusive school ethos with collaborative colleagues.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status required (QTS).
• Recent experience teaching Reception or Early Years.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and play-based learning.
• Confident with phonics and early reading strategies.
• Warm, patient approach and strong classroom management.
• Commitment to inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging early years lessons across the EYFS curriculum.
• Assess pupil progress regularly and track development.
• Build positive relationships with families and pupils.
• Support the school's inclusive ethos and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

QTS / Qualified Teacher Status

Reception/EYFS experience

Phonics & early reading

EYFS knowledge

Classroom management

Inclusive practice

Warm, patient approach

Education

QTS / Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Title: Reception Teacher - Long-Term Supply
Location: South London (Croydon)
Rate: 137 to 258 per day
Contract: One term, with likelihood of extension to end of year

About the Role

A well-established primary school in Croydon is seeking a Reception teacher for a long-term supply placement. The school has a strong early years provision and values warm, inclusive practice where children develop confidence and a love of learning.

As Reception teacher, you'll deliver engaging learning experiences across the EYFS curriculum, support children's early literacy and phonological awareness, and build positive relationships with pupils and families. The year group is well-resourced and you'll work within a supportive team. Planning infrastructure is in place and colleagues are collaborative.

Responsibilities include planning and teaching engaging early years lessons, assessing pupil progress regularly, building positive relationships with families, and supporting the school's inclusive ethos.

About You

• Qualified teacher status
• ECTs welcome to apply
• Recent experience teaching Reception or Early Years
• Sound understanding of the EYFS Framework and play-based learning
• Confident with phonics and early reading strategies
• Warm, patient approach to teaching young children
• Strong classroom management
• Commitment to inclusive practice

The school offers a friendly, professional environment with genuine stability and extension prospects for the right candidate.