Reception Teacher

Vision for Education - Leeds / Bradford; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational supply agency is seeking a dedicated Reception Teacher for a 2-form primary school in Leeds. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic and flexible, holding QTS and having prior experience with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Responsibilities include lesson planning, creating a safe learning environment, and assessing student progress. This role is full-time starting on 5th January and is provisionally until Easter 2026. Competitive daily rates and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant access

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS (Essential).
• Previous experience in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) required.
• Experience working in UK primary schools is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the EYFS curriculum.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Assess and track student progress with timely feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents for children's growth.
• Participate in school events and professional development.

Skills

QTS

Previous EYFS experience

Experience working in UK Schools

Job description

About the role

Reception Teacher

2-form Primary School in Leeds (LS18)

Vision for Education is seeking an outstanding practitioner to teach Reception at a wonderful 2-form primary school in Leeds (LS18). The school is looking for a Reception Teacher who is enthusiastic, positive, hard‑working, flexible and a conscientious person. The successful applicant will have ideally passed their ECT induction and have experience of teaching in a reception class. The role is due to begin on 5th Jan on a full‑time basis provisionally until Easter 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and effective lessons aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where all children can thrive.
• Assess, track, and evaluate student progress, providing timely feedback and personalised support to promote individual development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to support the holistic growth and well‑being of every child.
• Contribute to school life by participating in events, meetings, and ongoing professional development activities.

Requirements

• QTS (ESSENTIAL)
• Previous EYFS experience
• Experience working in UK Schools

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK‑employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry‑leading and world‑class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We are a market‑leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Higher‑Level Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).

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