Reception Teacher - Camden

Protocol Education Ltd; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency in Camden is seeking a talented Reception Teacher to nurture enthusiasm for learning in a warm, inclusive primary school. The successful candidate will lead a class of 26 children, delivering engaging lessons that combine structured learning with play. Candidates must hold QTS and have EYFS or KS1 experience. This full-time position offers a salary of £140–£200 per day.

Benefits

Well-resourced EYFS environment

Experienced teaching assistants

Creative curriculum with excursions

Leadership support for early years

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential.
• Experience with EYFS or KS1 required.
• Ability to nurture social and emotional skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Reception class of 26 children.
• Deliver high-quality lessons combining learning and play.
• Implement phonics to develop early literacy.

Skills

QTS

EYFS or KS1 experience

Child-centred approach

Creativity

Communication skills

Job description

Reception Teacher – Camden

Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Salary:£140–£200 per day

Love the magic of early years? This Camden primary school is searching for a Reception teacher who can create a joyful and engaging start to school life.

Nestled in a leafy part of North Camden, this school is proud of its warm, inclusive culture. The EYFS team is strong and collaborative, and leadership ensures teachers have everything they need to help each child flourish—both academically and emotionally.

In this role, you will:

• Lead a Reception class of 26 curious, enthusiastic children.

• Deliver high-quality lessons that combine structured learning and play-based exploration.

• Implement phonics effectively to develop early literacy.

• Nurture children’s social and emotional skills through gentle encouragement.

• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers to support home learning.

The school offers:

• A well-resourced EYFS environment with access to outdoor learning areas.

• Experienced teaching assistants who understand early years practice.

• A creative curriculum with themed projects and regular trips.

• Leadership that values early years as the foundation for lifelong learning.

Who we’re looking for:

• A teacher with QTS and EYFS or KS1 experience.

• Someone with warmth, creativity, and a child-centred approach.

• A practitioner who loves seeing children learn through play and discovery.

Contact Aamir Malik on 0208 371 7900 or email [e-mail] to express interest.

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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