Reception Year Teacher

Class Act Teaching Services; Bicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discount deals

Wellbeing and support services

Weekly PAYE payroll

Job summary

Class Act Teaching Services is seeking a Reception Teacher for a full-time, long-term role starting December 2026 in a thriving primary school delivering high-quality early years education. The role emphasizes safeguarding, inclusive practice, and close collaboration with the Early Years team.

You will plan and deliver engaging activities, assess pupil progress, and foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff while upholding high expectations for learning and behaviour.

Qualifications

• Must have QTS and eligibility to teach in the UK
• Experience teaching within EYFS or Reception
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
• Excellent knowledge of child development and early learning
• Ability to create engaging and inclusive learning opportunities
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS Framework
• Create a stimulating and nurturing classroom environment
• Support children's academic, social, emotional, and physical development
• Observe, assess, and monitor pupil progress
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Promote independence, curiosity, and a love of learning
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with the wider Early Years team

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

QTS

Experience in EYFS/Reception

Knowledge of EYFS Framework

Job description

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity December 2026 Start Available

Hereis a thriving primary school catering for pupils aged 3–11 and is part of a successful multi-academy trust. The school benefits from nursery provision and is committed to creating a caring, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The school is known for its supportive leadership team, collaborative staff culture, and strong commitment to pupil development and wellbeing.

Duties as a Reception Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS Framework
• Create a stimulating and nurturing classroom environment
• Support children's academic, social, emotional, and physical development
• Observe, assess, and monitor pupil progress
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Promote independence, curiosity, and a love of learning
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, wellbeing, and achievement
• Work collaboratively with the wider Early Years team

Ideal Reception Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within EYFS or Reception
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
• Excellent knowledge of child development and early learning
• Ability to create engaging and inclusive learning opportunities
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.

Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more.

Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.