Reception Teacher | Nurturing Primary School | Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

Marchant Recruitment; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with a nurturing primary school in Potters Bar to recruit a Reception Class Teacher. You will plan and deliver early years learning in line with the EYFS framework, creating engaging indoor and outdoor provision that supports communication, literacy and numeracy skills, while building strong relationships with families.

They seek a warm, creative educator who understands how young children learn through purposeful play and positive interactions.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and practices.
• Able to create a warm, structured and stimulating learning environment.
• Understands safeguarding and children's individual needs.
• Available to start at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Create engaging indoor and outdoor provision that supports development across all areas of learning.
• Build early communication, language, literacy and number skills.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress to inform next steps.
• Work closely with teaching assistants and families to support each child's development and wellbeing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity in teaching

EYFS knowledge

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Role: Reception Class Teacher
Location: Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A nurturing primary school in Potters Bar is seeking a caring and creative Reception Teacher to join its early years team as soon as possible. The school is keen to appoint someone who understands how young children learn through purposeful play, meaningful interactions and carefully planned early learning experiences.

The Role

• Plan and deliver learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

• Create engaging indoor and outdoor provision that supports development across all areas of learning.

• Build early communication, language, literacy and number skills.

• Observe, assess and record children's progress to inform next steps.

• Work closely with teaching assistants and families to support each child's development and wellbeing.

The Candidate

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Has a sound understanding of early years development and effective EYFS practice.

• Can provide a warm, structured and stimulating learning environment.

• Understands the importance of safeguarding and children's individual needs.

• Is available to start at short notice.

The Environment

The school has a child-centred ethos and places high value on early development, positive relationships and communication with families. The early years team works collaboratively to plan provision and share effective practice. This opportunity could suit a teacher who enjoys helping young learners develop confidence and a love of learning from the very beginning.