Reception Teacher

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher with QTS and strong classroom experience, ideally within Early Years or the Foundation Stage. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm, positivity, and a strong commitment to supporting children at the beginning of their education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, play-based lessons in line with the EYFS framework
• Supporting early development in reading, writing, and numeracy
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
• Working closely with a teaching assistant and a supportive Early Years team

The school places a strong focus on pupil progress and wellbeing, ensuring every child develops a positive foundation for lifelong learning.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working in Early Years or Reception (highly desirable)
• Ability to support pupils with a range of needs, including SEND
• Calm, caring, and consistent approach to teaching and behaviour management
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• 6 months UK experience teaching within the last two years
• Experience planning and delivering lessons (EYFS preferred)
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Recent school-based references
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this role, please apply with your CV today.

Contact: Jasmine at Balfor

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Alternatively, click “Apply Now” to submit your application.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion about other teaching opportunities.

About Balfor Education

Balfor Education is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in placing teaching and support staff in schools, colleges, and other educational settings. We pride ourselves on matching passionate educators with roles where they can make a real difference.

With over 29 years of experience, we recruit for roles including:

• SEN Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Primary and Secondary Teachers
• Nursery Nurses and Assistants
• FE Lecturers
• Academic Support Staff, Note Takers, and BSL Signers

Safeguarding Statement

Balfor Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.