Reception Teacher Contract Full Time

Philosophy Education; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD. in Dulwich is seeking an experienced Reception Teacher to join their infant school for a two-term maternity cover starting January 2026.

You will work in a three-form-entry EYFS setting, developing play-based learning and supporting early literacy and numeracy. You will liaise with parents, contribute to planning and assessments, and collaborate with a supportive team to ensure smooth home-school links.

Qualifications

• A qualified teacher with experience in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• A creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching, with a strong understanding of early childhood development.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A proactive mindset and a desire to contribute to the school’s continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop exciting and engaging play-based learning for the Reception class.
• Work within the Early Years team to plan, assess and enrich activities.
• Maintain strong home-school links through regular contact with parents.
• Support children entering full-time schooling at all ability levels.

Skills

Phonics knowledge

Early maths understanding

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

EYFS experience

Job description

• Reception Teacher
• Full-time
• Maternity Cover
• Start: January 2026
• 2-term contract
• Infant School
• Dulwich

A lovely infant school in Dulwich are looking for an experiencedReception Teacher to join their school inJanuary 2026for a two term maternity cover contract.

The Role

In this Reception Teacher role, you will work within the Early Years team to develop exciting and engaging play-based learning for the Reception class. As a three-form-entry school, you will work closely with the other reception teachersin planning, assessments and enrichment activities.You will have regular contact with parents and should have excellent communication skills to build strong home-school links. The school are looking for anexperienced Reception Teacher with a good understanding of phonics and early maths and how to support children entering full-time schooling at all ability levels. You should have a committed and professional approach to teaching with a creative and inspiring approach.

The School is looking for:

• A qualified teacher with experience in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• A creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching, with a strong understanding of early childhood development.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A proactive mindset and a desire to contribute to the school’s continuous improvement.

This role is offered on a full-time basis for two terms starting in January.

The School

Thiscreative and high performing 3-form-entry infant school is based in Dulwich in a supportive and diverse community. Pupils at the school are eager to learn and their behaviour is excellent. The school has an established senior leadership team in place and creates an environment where staff feel valued and supported. With good transport links and based in a quiet residential area the school the school offers a lovely calm environment to teach in.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.