Reception Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an enthusiastic Reception Teacher for a welcoming primary school in Darlington. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner, you will create a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

As part of a supportive team, you will plan engaging lessons aligned to the EYFS, assess progress, and foster strong relationships with pupils, parents, and staff while contributing to school life and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development.
• Demonstrates high expectations for all pupils.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, EYFS-aligned lessons.
• Foster a safe, happy, inclusive classroom where children build confidence and curiosity.
• Assess children's progress and use information to support individual learning journeys.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and work collaboratively as part of a team.

Skills

QTS

EYFS understanding

communication

organisational skills

safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated Reception Teacher to join our welcoming primary school in Darlington. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational teacher who is passionate about giving children the very best start to their education.

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner, we are looking for someone who will create a stimulating, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

The Role

As our Reception Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.
• Foster a safe, happy, and inclusive classroom where children develop confidence, curiosity, and independence.
• Assess children\'s progress and use this information to support their individual learning journeys.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development.
• Demonstrates high expectations for all pupils.
• Is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We Offer:

• Friendly, supportive, and experienced colleagues.
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment guidance.