Reception Teacher (January)

Tradewind Recruitment; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay via PAYE

CPD courses access

Dedicated primary education consultant

Placement support

Schools network access

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced Reception Teacher to join a South Harrow primary school from January 2027. You will lead an EYFS class, deliver a play-based, language-rich curriculum, and support early reading through systematic phonics.

The role collaborates with a teaching assistant, SENCO and EYFS team to assess progress, maintain learning journeys, and build strong relationships with families. Competitive PAYE pay, Outer London MPS, and flexible full-/part-time options.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• Experience teaching in Reception or Nursery within a primary school.
• Thorough knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and Development Matters.
• Confidence delivering systematic synthetic phonics and early reading.
• Skilled at planning and leading play-based, child-initiated learning.
• Experience carrying out observations, formative assessments and learning journeys.
• A nurturing, consistent approach with strong relationship-building skills.
• Awareness of SEND and EAL needs in an early years context.

Skills

QTS

Reception experience

EYFS

Phonics

Play-based learning

Assessments

Relationship-building

SEND & EAL awareness

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment - January 2027 Start

Reception Teacher

South Harrow, Harrow - EYFS - Full-Time or Part-Time

Salary (Outer London MPS)

37,870 - 50,474

Daily rate (approx.)

194 - 259 per day

Pay structure

Weekly PAYE only

Start date

January 2027

We are working with a well-regarded primary school in South Harrow, seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team from January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school with a strong EYFS ethos, supportive leadership and a genuine commitment to high-quality early years education.

About the role

As Reception Teacher, you will take ownership of your class and lead the delivery of a rich, engaging early years curriculum rooted in play-based learning, the EYFS statutory framework and Development Matters.

You will foster a warm, language-rich classroom environment where children feel safe and inspired to explore and develop across all seven areas of learning. Systematic synthetic phonics underpins the school's early reading approach, and your confidence in delivering this consistently will be key.

Working alongside your teaching assistant and the wider EYFS team, you will carry out ongoing assessment, maintain accurate learning journeys and contribute to transition planning. The school works closely with parents and the local community, and you will be expected to build positive relationships with families from the outset.

The SENCO and specialist staff are in place to support children with additional needs, and you will work collaboratively with them to ensure every child has access to a high-quality learning experience.

What we are looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential


• Experience teaching in Reception or a Nursery setting within a primary school


• Thorough knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and Development Matters


• Confidence delivering systematic synthetic phonics and early reading


• Skilled at planning and leading play-based, child-initiated learning


• Experience carrying out observations, formative assessments and learning journeys


• A nurturing, consistent approach with strong relationship-building skills


• Awareness of SEND and EAL needs in an early years context

Why teachers choose Tradewind

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE - no umbrella companies, no hidden deductions


• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College from day one


• A dedicated consultant who specialises in primary education in Harrow and the surrounding areas


• Honest, transparent communication and full support throughout the placement process


• Access to a wide network of schools across Harrow, Brent and beyond

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right-to-work verification.