Reception Teacher

The Independent Schools Council; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Beacon School in Sevenoaks is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Reception Teacher to join our Early Years team on a full-time fixed-term contract from November 2026 to July 2027, covering maternity leave.

You will deliver high-quality lessons across the Early Years curriculum, take full responsibility for your class with academic oversight and pastoral care, and help nurture a love of learning in boys as they progress through the School.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and experienced Reception Teacher for Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across the Early Years curriculum for Reception.
• Take full responsibility for the class with academic oversight and pastoral care.
• Nurture a love of learning in boys as they progress through the School.
• Contribute to the wider life of the School, including co-curricular activities, events and pastoral duties.
• Support safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.

Job description

The New Beacon School is a leading day and boarding prep school for boys aged 2-13, with a co-educational nursery, renowned for its commitment to excellence in education, sport and the arts.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Reception Teacher to join our Early Years team on a full time, fixed term contract basis from November 2026 to July 2027, to cover maternity leave.

The New Beacon provides a nurturing and inspiring environment for boys to continue their exciting journey in education. For boys progressing into Reception, there is a seamless transition into a more structured environment to reflect the step up into school, while still continuing to learn in a fun, creative and engaging way.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across all subjects in the Early Years curriculum. They will have full responsibility for their class, with academic oversight and pastoral care, helping to nurture and inspire a love of learning in boys as they progress through the School.

Outside of lessons, they will contribute to the wider life of the School, getting involved in co-curricular activities, events and pastoral responsibilities.

The New Beacon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.