Reception Teacher - Walthamstow

Protocol Education Limited; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant

Roles in mainstream/SEND settings

Streamlined registration

Referral scheme

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a Reception Teacher for a welcoming two-form entry primary school in Walthamstow, London. ECTs are welcome and will receive full induction and mentoring support. A UK QTS is required.

You will create a safe, stimulating Reception zone, plan play-based activities to build early skills, and collaborate with a parallel class teacher to share ideas and resources. On-site parking and ongoing CPD are available.

Qualifications

• UK QTS or equivalent
• Passion for Early Years and a nurturing, positive approach
• ECTs welcome – with full induction and mentoring support provided

Responsibilities

• Creating a safe, stimulating Reception environment where every child feels valued
• Planning engaging lessons and play-based activities that build early skills and confidence
• Working closely with your parallel class teacher to share ideas and resources
• Building strong relationships with parents and carers

Education

UK QTS

Job description

Job Title: Reception Teacher (ECTs Welcome)
Location:Walthamstow, London
Salary:Outer London M1–M6 (£39,196 - £52,241 per year)
Contract: Full-time
Start Date:October 2026

Ready to make Reception the place where learning feels like an adventure? This welcoming two-form entry primary school in Walthamstowis looking for a Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team. With on-site parking and a friendly, collaborative staffroom, it’s a school that knows how to make life easier for its teachers.

Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, they offer a supportive environment where both children and staff thrive. Whether you’re an ECT looking for your first class or an experienced EYFS teacher, you’ll find the space, resources, and encouragement to make your teaching sparkle.

Why you’ll love this school:

• Supportive leadership that values your wellbeing
• Well-resourced classrooms and a bright outdoor play space for active learning
• Joint planning with your year group partner to keep workload manageable
• Easy commute with free on-site parking (goodbye, street-parking stress)
• Opportunities for CPD, including FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education

Your role will include:

• Creating a safe, stimulating Reception environment where every child feels valued
• Planning engaging lessons and play-based activities that build early skills and confidence
• Working closely with your parallel class teacher to share ideas and resources
• Building strong relationships with parents and carers

What we’re looking for:

• UK QTS
• A passion for Early Years and a nurturing, positive approach
• ECTs welcome – with full induction and mentoring support provided

Protocol Education benefits:

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Roles in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local bookings
• Referral scheme – earn rewards for referring friends

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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