Reception Teacher

Marchant Recruitment Watford, England Nov 19, 2025

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Reception Teacher focuses on the successful reception teacher will work closely with parents, the eyfs lead.

What the role involves

  • The successful Reception Teacher will work closely with parents, the EYFS lead.
  • Support staff to secure strong social, emotional and academic development.
  • The Reception Teacher will join the staff during induction sessions before January 2026 to ensure continuity for the children from day one.
  • Deliver a stimulating EYFS curriculum that promotes language, play and exploration.
  • Maintaining learning journeys, complete formative assessments and use observations to shape next steps.
  • Leading transition arrangements into Year 1 and liaise with families to support each child’s needs.

Skills and requirements

  • Relevant teaching, classroom, childcare, QTS, SEN, safeguarding, or early-years experience may be required.

Candidate fit

  • Qualified teacher with demonstrable Reception/EYFS experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Early Learning Goals, observation techniques and assessment.
  • Empathetic, organised and committed to early childhood development.

Additional role context

  • Write a short description of your company, a boilerplate of the business, service or product that you offer.
  • This text is primarily supposed to be descriptive, not selling.
  • Are you a reflective, play-focused Reception Teacher who loves shaping the very earliest school experiences?
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