Reception Teacher

Vision for Education - Leeds/Bradford; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Leeds seeks a dedicated Reception Teacher for a full-time role in a vibrant primary school. This position starts on January 5th and lasts until Easter 2026. Applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and prior experience in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) settings. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons, supporting student progress, and collaborating with parents. Benefits include competitive pay, pension contributions, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Previous experience with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Experience in a UK school setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective EYFS lessons.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Assess and track student progress effectively.
• 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 are seeking an outstanding practitioner to teach Reception at a wonderful 2-form primary school in Leeds (LS18). The school are looking to hire 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

The ideal Reception Teacher will have;

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

What we offer

As a Reception Teacher, part of our team, you benefit from:

• 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).