Reception/Year 1 Teacher

Reception/Year 1 Teacher - Part time, long term temporary and ongoing role starting August 2026

The school provides a supportive and well structured learning environment where pupils benefit from positive relationships, clear routines, and consistent teaching. Behaviour is calm and purposeful, and pupils show positive attitudes to learning. Staff work collaboratively to ensure children feel safe, supported, and able to make steady progress across early years and Key Stage 1.

Duties as Reception/Year 1 Teacher:

• Teach a Reception/Year 1 class on a part time basis
• Deliver engaging lessons aligned with EYFS and KS1 expectations
• Support early literacy, phonics, numeracy, and play based learning
• Maintain consistent routines and positive behaviour approaches
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet varied developmental needs, including SEND
• Assess pupil progress and provide appropriate feedback
• Work collaboratively with EYFS and KS1 colleagues
• Contribute to planning and assessment as part of the teaching team
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil welfare

Ideal Reception/Year 1 Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in EYFS and/or KS1
• Confident supporting mixed age classes
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Warm, nurturing, and proactive teaching approach
• Reflective and adaptable to part time working patterns
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil well being

Salary & Benefits:

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.

Safeguarding & Checks:

All candidates will be subject to safeguarding checks in line with statutory guidance, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.