Reception Teacher — Playful EYFS Lead (Jan 2027)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Harrow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE weekly pay

CPD courses access

Dedicated Harrow consultant

Comprehensive support throughout the t

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an experienced Reception Teacher to join the EYFS team in South Harrow from January 2027. You will deliver a play-based curriculum rooted in the EYFS framework and Development Matters, with a focus on phonics and early reading progress.

You will assess learning journeys, collaborate with the SENCO, and engage families to support high-quality early years education in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• QTS essential for role and registration with the relevant teaching body.
• Experience teaching in Reception or Nursery within a primary setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and Development Matters.
• Confidence delivering systematic synthetic phonics and early reading.
• Ability to plan and lead play-based, child-initiated learning.
• Experience with observations and learning journeys for formative assessment.
• Nurturing, consistent approach with strong relationship-building skills.
• Awareness of SEND and EAL needs in early years.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a rich, play-based EYFS curriculum in Reception.
• Carry out observations, assessments and maintain learning journeys.
• Collaborate with SENCO and EYFS team to support all learners.
• Build strong relationships with families and the local community.

Skills

QTS

Reception teaching

EYFS knowledge

Phonics instruction

Learning journeys

SEND/EAL awareness

Parent communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an experienced Reception Teacher to join the EYFS team in South Harrow from January 2027. You will deliver a play-based curriculum rooted in the EYFS framework and Development Matters, with a focus on phonics and early reading progress.

You will assess learning journeys, collaborate with the SENCO, and engage families to support high-quality early years education in a supportive school environment.