Reception Year Teacher

Step Teachers; Edgware; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in Edgware is seeking a creative and nurturing Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team. This role involves delivering a high-quality EYFS curriculum, fostering a supportive classroom environment, and building strong relationships with children and families. The position starts in September 2025.

Benefits

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Physical and emotional well-being services

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Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of EYFS framework and child development principles.
• Experience teaching in Early Years or Reception.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, child-centred learning in line with EYFS.
• Foster a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Carry out regular observations and assessments.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

A school in Edgware is seeking a creative, nurturing, and enthusiastic Reception Teacher to join a dedicated Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape children’s first experience of school, laying the foundations for a lifetime of learning.

The successful candidate will bring warmth, passion, and a deep understanding of early childhood development, delivering a high-quality EYFS curriculum that supports every child to flourish. The position begins in September 2025.

Duties as a Reception Year Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging, child-centred learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Foster a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment that supports all areas of development.
• Carry out regular observations and assessments to inform teaching and maintain accurate learning journals.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues to support learning and wellbeing.
• Promote the school’s values and ensure high expectations for behaviour and progress.
• Work closely with teaching assistants and other staff to create a consistent and collaborative early years provision.

Ideal Reception Year Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework and principles of child development.
• A creative, flexible, and caring approach to teaching.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience teaching in Early Years or Reception.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Our pay portal also offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is supported.

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