Reception Teacher

Job description

Reception Teacher

Location: Havering, London

Contract Type: Full-time, temporary

Start Date: 12/10/2026

Salary: £39,196–£58,120 per annum (Outer London M1–UPS3)

Salary depends on experience and pay scale position. The maximum salary applies to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to UPS3.

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only

About the Role

Help children build a happy, confident start to school. Teach Now is seeking a Reception Teacher to join a supportive primary setting in Havering, creating a welcoming classroom where children aged four and five can learn, explore and thrive.

You will deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage through purposeful play, engaging activities and focused teaching. From developing early phonics and number skills to encouraging friendships and independence, your teaching will make a difference to childrens first experiences of school.

This role suits a warm, creative teacher who understands different starting points, establishes positive routines and enjoys working closely with families. Bring your ideas and early years expertise to a role where small steps become meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan engaging EYFS learning, balancing child-led exploration with focused teaching.
  
• Develop early language, phonics, literacy, mathematics and personal and social skills.
  
• Observe and assess progress, adapting activities and provision to meet individual needs.
  
• Create a safe, inclusive classroom and work with families and colleagues to support each child.
  

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and early years teaching experience, including relevant training placements.
  
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, child development and early phonics.
  
• Confidence in planning, assessment and adapting learning for different abilities and needs.
  
• A warm, patient approach, clear communication and a commitment to safeguarding.
  
• The right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
  

Why work via Teach-Now?

Teach-Now is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent customer service and professional development for teachers and support staff.

• Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance.
  
• A refer a friend scheme paying £150 for each candidate you refer once they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
  
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), meaning equal pay to a permanent employee.
  
• Access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
  

Application Process

Apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. Applicants must hold the appropriate teaching qualifications and training.

If you are not contacted within two working days, your application has been unsuccessful for this role. We will keep your CV and continue supporting your search for work in education.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

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