Reception Teacher

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking a Reception Teacher for a January 2027 start at a welcoming primary school in Clapham. The role focuses on delivering high-quality EYFS provision, supporting early development, and building children’s confidence as they begin their school journey.

The ideal candidate holds QTS and has experience in an Early Years or Reception setting, with a strong EYFS understanding and ability to deliver phonics and early literacy skills.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching EYFS/Reception.
• Strong understanding of EYFS framework and early child development.
• Confident delivering phonics and supporting early literacy and numeracy.
• Engaging learning environment through play and exploration.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for teaching and learning of a Reception class.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with EYFS.
• Support development across communication, language, literacy and early mathematics.
• Deliver effective phonics teaching and encourage early reading skills.
• Use play-based learning and structured activities to develop curiosity and independence.
• Monitor progress through observations and ongoing assessment.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, parents and school team.

Skills

Phonics delivery

EYFS knowledge

Assessment skills

Behaviour management

Education

QTS

Job description

Reception Teacher : Clapham, Lambeth

Location: Clapham, South London

Start Date: January 2027

Contract: Full:time, long:term

Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

Reception Teacher : January Start

Reeson Education is working with a welcoming primary school in Clapham to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Reception Teacher for a January 2027 start.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Early Years specialist who enjoys creating an engaging and stimulating learning environment for young children. The school is looking for a teacher who can deliver high:quality EYFS provision, support childrens early development and help pupils build the confidence and skills they need as they begin their school journey.

The Role : Reception Teacher

• Take responsibility for the teaching and learning of a Reception class.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Support childrens development across all areas of learning, including communication, language, literacy and early mathematics.
• Deliver effective phonics teaching and encourage early reading skills.
• Use play:based learning and structured activities to develop childrens curiosity and independence.
• Monitor childrens progress through observations and ongoing assessment.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, parents and the wider school team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching within an Early Years or Reception setting.
• Has a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and early child development.
• Is confident delivering phonics and supporting early literacy and numeracy.
• Can create an engaging environment that encourages learning through play.
• Has positive behaviour management skills and a nurturing approach.
• Is organised, creative and committed to helping every child reach their potential.

What the School Offers

• A full:time, long:term teaching position from January 2027.
• A welcoming primary school environment in Clapham.
• The opportunity to work with a dedicated team supporting Early Years education.
• Salary in line with the Inner London MPS/UPS, depending on experience.
• The chance to make a genuine difference during an important stage of childrens development.

Reeson Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.