Reception Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Harrow; On-site; GBP 37,870 - 50,474; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD courses access

Local knowledge of Harrow schools

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Reception Teacher with QTS for September 2026 in Harrow, Outer London, to join a primary school EYFS team. You will deliver the EYFS curriculum, support phonics, early reading, mathematics and personal development, and assess progress with the teaching team.

The role is available full-time or part-time with weekly PAYE payroll and ongoing CPD through The National College. A dedicated consultant will support you from first contact to placement end.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience in EYFS, ideally Reception or Nursery.
• Strong phonics knowledge and early reading approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the EYFS curriculum with a balance of teaching and play.
• Observe and assess each child's progress with the team.
• Support teaching assistants and SENCO to assist SEND and EAL learners.

Skills

QTS

EYFS experience

Phonics knowledge

Education

QTS - Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment - September 2026

Reception Teacher (QTS Required)

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Harrow, Outer London

Full-time or Part-time

Salary £37,870 - £50,474

Daily rate (approx.) £194 - £259/day

Pay structure Weekly PAYE only

Start date September 2026

Are you a QTS-qualified teacher ready to inspire the very start of a child's school journey? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Reception team in Harrow and make a real difference during one of the most important years in a child's education.

About the role

Tradewind Recruitment is working with established primary schools across Harrow to find a committed Reception Teacher for September 2026. The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis.

Reception is a unique and exciting year - bridging early childhood and formal schooling. You will deliver the EYFS curriculum through a balance of structured teaching and purposeful, child-led play, with a strong focus on phonics, early reading, mathematics and personal development.

You will use the EYFS framework and Development Matters to plan, observe and assess each child's progress, working alongside teaching assistants and SENCO staff to ensure every child is supported, including those with SEND and EAL needs.

What we are looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
• Proven experience in EYFS, ideally Reception or Nursery
• Strong phonics knowledge, including systematic synthetic phonics and early reading approaches
• Confident delivering the EYFS framework with a balance of child-led and structured learning
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and EAL
• Up-to-date safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Why teachers choose Tradewind

• Transparent PAYE pay - weekly, with no umbrella companies or hidden deductions
• Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses through The National College from day one
• Real local knowledge of Harrow schools and their leadership teams
• Dedicated consultant support from your first conversation through to the end of your placement

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right-to-work verification.