Reception Teacher

Supply Desk; Great Missenden; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A warm and welcoming primary school in Great Missenden is seeking a dedicated Reception Teacher to join their Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an EYFS specialist passionate about early childhood education, providing engaging and supportive experiences for young learners.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in EYFS or similar (desirable but not essential).
• Strong knowledge of child development.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences in line with EYFS Framework.
• Foster a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.
• Use observations and formative assessments to track progress.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Interpersonal

Job description

Reception Teacher

Primary School in Great Missenden| Long-term, Full-Time/Part-Time | Starting Date: 8^th September

Pay: £33,075 - £45,037

Are you ready tonurture young minds,spark curiosity, and lay the foundations for a lifelong love of learning? A warm and welcoming primary school inGreat Missendenis seeking adedicated and enthusiastic Reception Teacherto join theirEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)team fromSeptember 2025.

This nurturing school is committed tochild-centred learning,inclusive practice, and theholistic developmentof every pupil. With a strong emphasis oncollaboration,wellbeing, andprofessional growth, this is a fantastic opportunity for an EYFS specialist who is passionate aboutearly childhood education.

Job Description:

• Plan and deliverengaging, play-based learning experiencesin line with theEYFS Framework
• Foster asafe, stimulating, and inclusive environmentwhere every child feels valued and supported
• Promotecommunication, language, and personal developmentthrough creative and structured activities
• Useobservations and formative assessmentsto track progress and inform next steps
• Buildpositive relationshipswith children, parents, and colleagues to support learning and wellbeing
• Contribute to the wider school community throughassemblies, events, and enrichment activities

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience teaching inEYFSor similar (desirable but not essential)
• Be areflective and nurturing practitionerwith strong knowledge ofchild development
• Demonstrate a commitment toinclusive education,safeguarding, andpupil wellbeing
• Possess excellentcommunication,organisational, andinterpersonal skills
• Be enthusiastic aboutcontinuous professional developmentandteam collaboration

If you’re ready toinspire young learners,build strong foundations, andmake a meaningful impactin the early years, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, click the “Apply” button or call 01296752499. We look forward to hearing from you!

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.