Reception Teacher

Academics Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team

Friendly pupils

Job summary

Academics Ltd. invites applications for a Reception Teacher position in High Wycombe. Start dates available in November 2026 or January 2027, depending on the candidate.

The successful candidate will join a welcoming Early Years team, focusing on child-centred learning, creativity, and early development, ensuring a stimulating environment where children thrive in their first year of formal education.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in Early Years, ideally within a Reception setting.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Nurturing, creative, adaptable approach to teaching.
• Organised, enthusiastic and highly motivated.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons in line with the EYFS framework.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Provide creative and enriching learning opportunities to support development.
• Monitor and assess children's progress, maintaining accurate records.
• Work with teaching assistants, colleagues, and parents to support learning.
• Support children's transition into Reception and prep for KS1.
• Promote high expectations, independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.

Skills

Experience in EYFS

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Organisation

Education

QTS

Job description

Reception Teacher - High Wycombe - November 2026 / January 2027

An inclusive and nurturing primary school in High Wycombe is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Reception Teacher to join its Early Years team, with start dates available in November 2026 or January 2027, depending on the right candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to join a welcoming school community that places a strong emphasis on child-centred learning, creativity, and early development. The successful candidate will help create a stimulating and supportive environment where every child can thrive during their first year of formal education.

The Role

• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Provide creative and enriching learning opportunities to support children's development.
• Monitor and assess children's progress, maintaining accurate records.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues, and parents to support learning.
• Support children's transition into Reception and prepare them for Key Stage 1.
• Promote high expectations, independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching in Early Years, ideally within a Reception setting.
• Is passionate about EYFS and early childhood development.
• Has a nurturing, creative, and adaptable approach to teaching.
• Is organised, enthusiastic, and highly motivated.
• Demonstrates strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Is committed to raising standards and providing high-quality learning experiences for all children.

What the School Offers

• A professional, supportive team committed to making a difference.
• Friendly and enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning.
• High aspirations and expectations for both staff and pupils.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• An ambitious and diverse school community.
• Supportive governors, colleagues, and parents/carers.

Position Details

Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Role: Reception Teacher
Key Stage: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Start Date: November 2026 or January 2027
Contract: Full-time

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.