Reception Class Teacher

Reception Class Teacher
Barnet Long-Term (with a view to go Permanent) ASAP or January Start
Salary: MPS-UPS (Outer London)

Are you an enthusiastic, caring, and creative teacher who believes that a child's first year in school should be filled with joy, discovery, and meaningful learning experiences?

We are seeking a Reception Class Teacher to join a welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in Barnet. This long-term position offers the potential to become permanent and is available for an ASAP or January start. It is a fantastic opportunity to nurture children as they take their first steps into formal schooling, helping them grow into confident, curious, and independent learners.

Our school is a warm, inclusive, and community-driven environment. We believe that play is a powerful vehicle for learning and that every interaction helps build resilience, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Children in Reception are encouraged to explore, investigate, and ask questions within a safe and inspiring setting.

As a Reception Class Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, imaginative lessons that support children across all areas of the EYFS.

• Use observation and assessment to reflect on each child's development and adapt your teaching to meet individual needs.

• Support early communication, language, phonics, and mathematical understanding through a rich, play-based curriculum.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and their families.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to share ideas and continue to develop an exceptional Early Years provision.

What We're Looking For - Reception Class Teacher:

We're seeking a teacher who is passionate about Early Years education and committed to ensuring every child has the strongest possible start. You will be:

• A qualified teacher (UK QTS) with experience in Reception or EYFS.

• Confident in delivering the EYFS framework through a child-centred, play-based approach.

• Skilled in teaching early phonics (knowledge of Read Write Inc. is a bonus).

• Reflective, creative, and committed to continuous professional development.

• A positive, proactive team player who thrives in a supportive environment.

Joining this Barnet primary school means becoming part of a nurturing and ambitious community!

If you are excited about the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school and make a real impact in the Early Years department, we would love to hear from you! Do not delay your application for this Early Years Teacher position!

To apply for this Reception Class Teacher opportunity, send your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will contact those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Reception Class Teacher