Reception Teacher

Reception Teacher – Shape Early Brilliance in Southwark’s Premier School

Are you determined to ignite a lifelong love of learning in every child you meet? This Reception Teacher position in Southwark is the perfect launching pad for your teaching career or the ideal next step for impact-driven educators who thrive on excellence. Join an exceptional, values-driven school that empowers both pupils and professionals to shine — and take your career to dazzling new heights.
As our Reception Teacher, you will join a forward-thinking EYFS team in a vibrant, diverse primary setting graded Good to Outstanding by Ofsted. Here, you’ll gain unparalleled classroom experience, accelerate your professional development, and receive generous support from experienced mentors. With unrivalled CPD pathways and access to state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll become a pivotal part of a community that values innovation, care, and achievement.
Key Highlights:

Reception Teacher: Early Years specialist role with immediate impact
Salary: Outer London MPS1-6 (£37,870 - £50,474) Per Year
Location: Dynamic, inclusive Southwark Primary School
Ofsted: Graded Good to Outstanding — high standards, warm ethos
Accelerated CPD: Tailored development, expert EYFS mentoring
Outstanding facilities: Purpose-built EYFS suite, forest school access
Superb progression: Opportunities into phase leadership and beyond
Ideal for: High-performing UK-trained ECTs and experienced Reception Teachers

What You'll Be Doing:

Delivering captivating, play-based lessons to nurture early development
Planning and assessing engaging learning journeys, tailored to individual needs
Creating a safe, stimulating, and creative classroom environment
Building strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals
Supporting pupils of all backgrounds, including those with SEND or EAL
Leveraging cutting-edge resources to invigorate every lesson

Ideal "Reception Teacher" for this Southwark School:

UK-trained, holding QTS (or pending for exceptional ECTs)
Strong track record – Good or Outstanding references essential
Passion for EYFS pedagogy, child-centred practice, and curriculum innovation
Dynamic, resilient, and driven by pupil progress and wellbeing
Inspiring communicator who thrives in diverse and energetic environments

Why Join This Southwark School?:

visionary, supportive SLT with commitment to staff wellbeing
High-calibre mentor network and fully-funded CPD from day one
Warm, collaborative staff culture where excellence is shared and celebrated
Consistently exemplary behaviour and Pupil Premium support
Community spirit: Regular events, family engagement, and staff socials
Invested in you: Real routes to responsibility, subject leadership, and beyond

This Reception Teacher post delivers the rare chance to transform lives from the very start of a child’s educational journey. If you’re ready to make an unforgettable impact at a highly-regarded Southwark school, apply now for immediate consideration – these coveted roles move fast!
How to Apply

Opportunities like this don’t hang around – if you’re passionate about shaping young minds in Southwark, submit your application right away. The school is scheduling interviews immediately, so act fast to secure your spot in this exciting environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!