Reception Teacher

Philosophy Education; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded primary school in Newham is seeking a qualified primary teacher to lead a Reception class starting September 2025. The role offers a full-time contract and emphasizes a creative curriculum alongside individual learning and personal growth. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience and a strong commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of teaching experience.
• Confident and enthusiastic approach to teaching.
• Ability to work within a team of teachers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative lessons in Reception.
• Support individual learning and personal growth of pupils.
• Collaborate with team under the direction of the phase leader.

Skills

Classroom management

Knowledge of phonics

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We have a full-time opportunity for a qualified primary teacher to work at a primary school in Newham, teaching in Reception from September 2025 to July 2026.

The Role

In this role, you will be a full-time class teacher in Reception, working within a team of teachers under the direction of the phase leader. Planning is shared across the year group, and the curriculum is creative and varied, encouraging individual learning and personal growth. The school is looking for a confident, qualified, and enthusiastic teacher with a good knowledge of phonics.

The role is offered on a full-time contract starting in September 2025. Please note, the school is unable to offer ECT support and is seeking a teacher with at least 2 years of experience.

The School

This large, diverse, and welcoming primary school in Newham is easily accessible via public transport. It is well-organized and part of a larger academy trust, benefiting from a highly experienced leadership team. Pupils are well-behaved, and the school promotes a positive approach to learning. It is a popular choice among parents in the local community.

To apply for this role, you must have:

• QTS and at least 2 years of teaching experience
• Good classroom management skills with a positive approach
• A commitment to safeguarding children

We respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high volume, we may not reply to individual inquiries. If you do not hear from us within this time, your application was unsuccessful. Philosophy Education is a recruitment business representing our client.