Reception Class Teacher – Full-time, temporary to permanent from September 2026
This Reception Class Teacher role is within a primary setting where children benefit from a nurturing early years environment and well-structured routines that support learning and development. Teaching is purposeful and engaging, with a strong focus on early communication, personal development, and readiness for future learning. Leaders provide clear direction and support staff effectively, creating a calm and positive atmosphere where children feel safe, confident, and eager to learn.Duties as Reception Class Teacher:

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching in line with the EYFS framework
• Create a stimulating, inclusive, and well-organised Reception classroom environment
• Support children’s development across communication, language, literacy, numeracy, and personal development
• Use ongoing assessment to inform planning and next steps for learning
• Maintain strong classroom routines and positive behaviour expectations
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and early years colleagues
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers through clear communication
• Contribute to wider early years planning and school development
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and follow all school policies

Ideal Reception Class Teacher:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status
• Has proven experience teaching in Reception or Early Years
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
• Is confident managing a full-time Reception class
• Is warm, patient, and committed to supporting young children’s learning and wellbeing
• Is organised, reflective, and adaptable
• Is able to commit to a temporary to permanent role from September 2026

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. 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, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!