Reception Year Teachers

Step Teachers Ltd; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a Reception Year Teacher for full-time, long-term roles in Islington and nearby boroughs. You will deliver age-appropriate lessons in line with the EYFS framework and support early development.

Holds Qualified Teacher Status and EYFS experience; you will collaborate with teaching assistants, maintain pupil records, and uphold safeguarding guidelines while fostering a nurturing classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching in Early Years or Reception classes.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
• Is adaptable, enthusiastic, and committed to pupil development.
• Has excellent communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate lessons in line with the EYFS framework.
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support children’s early development in literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and other staff to ensure pupil progress.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil development and liaise with parents/carers.
• Uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies consistently.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Reception Year Teacher – Full-time, long-term roles starting as soon as possible

These flexible opportunities are ideal for Reception Year Teachers who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different EYFS settings in Islington and nearby boroughs. Roles are available for immediate start and offer long-term potential in supportive school environments.

Duties as Reception Year Teacher:

• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate lessons in line with the EYFS framework


• Foster a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment


• Support children’s early development in literacy, numeracy, and social skills


• Collaborate with teaching assistants and other staff to ensure pupil progress
  
• Maintain accurate records of pupil development and liaise with parents/carers


• Uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies consistently

Ideal Reception Year Teacher:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)


• Has experience teaching in Early Years or Reception classes


• Demonstrates strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum


• Is adaptable, enthusiastic, and committed to pupil development


• Has excellent communication and classroom management skills

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, Devon and Greater Manchester. 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.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers 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.

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.