Reception Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Eltham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Reception Teacher for an inclusive Primary School in Eltham, South East London. The role is for a two-form entry school with supportive leadership and potential for contract extension or permanent appointment.

Licensed UK teachers with QTS and EY experience are encouraged to apply; safeguarding checks are required.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years Early Years teaching experience in the UK.
• Strong Early Years national curriculum knowledge.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Extensive SEN/EAL experience.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Class teaching responsibilities including planning, preparation, marking.
• Lead parents evenings and engage with carers.
• Contribute to a supportive school environment.

Education

QTS or equivalent

2 years EY teaching experience

Early Years knowledge

Behaviour management

SEN/EAL experience

Safeguarding training

Job description

Reception Primary School Teacher

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Reception Teacher for an inclusive Primary school in Eltham, South East London. The school is a popular two-form entry mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff. The position is only open to qualified and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Eltham, South East London
• Position - Reception Teacher
• Type of work - Class Teacher - planning, preparation, marking, parents evenings etc
• Contract start date - September 2026
• Duration - Full Time | Long Term
• Contract type - Temporary
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP160 per day (depending on MPS)
• Hours - 8:00am - 15:45pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years Early Years teaching experience in the UK
• Strong Early Years national curriculum knowledge
• Strong behaviour management
• Extensive SEN/EAL experience
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last 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 in order 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.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team