Teacher – Reception/EYFS

A warm and welcoming primary school in Willenhall seeks a confident EYFS/Reception Teacher for a part‑time role, working three days a week. You deliver calm, structured early‑years provision that helps children feel safe, settled and ready to learn. Moreover, you create purposeful routines that support regulation, independence and positive behaviour. In addition, you work closely with the EYFS lead to plan engaging activities that promote curiosity, communication and early development.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach EYFS lessons that build strong early learning foundations
• Deliver play‑based activities that support exploration and confidence
• Use clear routines to reduce anxiety and support regulation
• Prepare adapted learning tasks for children needing extra help
• Support early phonics and early numeracy through guided practice
• Work closely with teaching assistants and the EYFS lead to maintain consistent provision
• Track child development and adjust teaching when needed

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified EYFS/Reception Teacher with QTS
• Strong experience supporting early‑years learners
• Clear communication and a warm, nurturing approach
• Ability to follow structured routines and support emotional regulation
• Part‑time availability for three days a week
• Interest in Coventry‑based EYFS roles

Why Choose Zest

Zest learns your strengths and matches you with roles that suit your teaching style. Moreover, the team supports you throughout each placement and offers clear guidance whenever you need it. Ultimately, Zest helps you feel confident, valued and ready to succeed in an EYFS classroom.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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