Reception Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-resourced classrooms

Outdoor learning spaces

Ongoing professional development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. is seeking a Reception Teacher for a welcoming primary school in Watford to join the EYFS team and help children start their school journey with confidence.

The role emphasizes play-based learning, safeguarding, and close collaboration with parents. There are ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within EYFS (ECTs are encouraged to apply).
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Nurturing approach and genuine passion for Early Years education.
• Committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, play-based learning in line with the EYFS Framework.
• Foster children's confidence, independence and curiosity.
• Support pupils in achieving key developmental milestones.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and the wider school community.
• Work collaboratively with an experienced and supportive Early Years team.

Skills

QTS

EYFS experience

Classroom management

Communication

Nurturing approach

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Reception Teacher – Watford

Inspire a Love of Learning from Day One

Are you a passionate Early Years Teacher looking for your next opportunity? Protocol Education is working with a welcoming and nurturing primary school in Watford seeking an enthusiastic Reception Teacher to join their EYFS team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in shaping children's first experiences of school, creating a safe, stimulating and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive.

The Role

• Plan and deliver creative, play-based learning in line with the EYFS Framework.
• Foster children's confidence, independence and curiosity.
• Support pupils in achieving key developmental milestones.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and the wider school community.
• Work collaboratively with an experienced and supportive Early Years team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching within EYFS (ECTs are encouraged to apply).
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Has a nurturing approach and a genuine passion for Early Years education.
• Is committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child.

What the School Offers

• A friendly and inclusive school community.
• Supportive leadership and experienced colleagues.
• Well-resourced classrooms and outdoor learning spaces.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Competitive pay in line with experience.

If you're ready to make a lasting impact at the very start of a child's educational journey, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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