Reception Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Loughton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses including safeguarding and

In-house Training Team

Job summary

Prospero Teaching seeks a dedicated Reception Teacher for a primary school in Barking (IG10). The role involves planning, marking, preparation, and participating in parents' evenings, with a start in November 2026 and contract ending July 2027.

The position is full-time, temp contract, with the potential to extend or secure a permanent role based on performance. UK-based QTS and safeguarding training are required.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 1 year EYFS or KS1 teaching experience in the UK is expected.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, mark and prepare lessons for EYFS/ KS1 competencies.
• Deliver engaging Reception teaching in line with school policies.
• Support parents evenings and communicate progress with families.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Education

Minimum 1 year EYFS/KS1 UK experience

Job description

JOB TITLE - Reception Teacher

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Reception Teacher for a Primary school in IG10, Barking.

The school is a welcoming mainstream primary school with a supportive and approachable senior leadership team, who are committed to staff wellbeing and professional development. As the school continues to grow from strength to strength, it offers excellent opportunities for growth, training and career progression.

The position is open to experienced and qualified Teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Barking, IG10
• Position - Reception Teacher
• Type of work - EYFS Teacher- Planning, Marking, Preparation, Parents Evenings ECT.
• Contract or position start date - November 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - end of the academic year July 2027
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2027
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary Contract
• Full time/part time - Full Time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate 170 per day
• Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year EYFS or KS1 teaching experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team