Reception Teacher- January 2026 Start

Teaching Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Tooting is seeking a passionate Reception Class Teacher to join their Early Years team from January 2026 until July 2026. The successful candidate will plan and deliver educational activities in alignment with EYFS expectations while maintaining a nurturing classroom environment. The position includes collaboration with other educators and providing dedicated support to young learners. This opportunity comes with professional development options and a competitive salary dependent on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive EYFS team

Access to professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in Early Years, ideally in a Reception setting.
• Secure knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and early childhood development.
• A commitment to promoting independence, curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Responsibilities

• Full-time teaching responsibility within a Reception class.
• Planning, delivering and assessing according to EYFS expectations.
• Creating a purposeful, play-rich learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Organisational skills

Creative approach to teaching

Child-centred approach

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Location: Tooting, South West London
Start Date: January 2026 (until July 2026)
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term / Fixed Term

A vibrant and inclusive primary school in Tooting is looking to appoint a motivated and nurturing Reception Class Teacher to join their Early Years team from January 2026. This role is perfect for a dedicated EYFS professional who is passionate about giving young learners the very best start to their education.

• Full-time teaching responsibility within a Reception class
• Planning, delivering and assessing according to EYFS expectations
• Creating a purposeful, play-rich learning environment
• Working collaboratively with the EYFS Lead, teaching team and SLT
• Building positive, supportive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Supporting early phonics, early maths, communication and personal development
• You will work alongside two Teaching Assistants, ensuring excellent support
• Maintaining a warm, inclusive and well‑organised classroom environment

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in Early Years, ideally within a Reception setting
• Secure knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and early childhood development
• A creative, reflective and child‑centred approach to teaching
• Strong skills in communication, organisation and collaboration
• A commitment to promoting independence, curiosity and confidence in young learners

• A supportive, well‑established EYFS team
• Two full‑time Teaching Assistants within the Reception class
• Access to a well‑equipped indoor and outdoor environment
• Continued professional development and training opportunities
• A warm, inclusive and community‑minded school ethos
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

If you are a passionate Reception Teacher who is available from January 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of a fantastic Tooting primary school where you can make a meaningful difference in early years education.

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