Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Teacher looking for a full-time role?
A welcoming and supportive Primary School in Smethwick is seeking a confident Reception Teacher to join their team full-time from September to cover a maternity leave until May initially, with the potential for the role to be extended.
This role is ideal for a passionate Reception Teacher who can confidently plan and deliver engaging lessons, create a nurturing learning environment, and support children through this crucial stage of their early education. The school is ideally looking for an experienced teacher with a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum; however, enthusiastic ECTs with relevant Early Years experience are also encouraged to apply.
As a Reception Teacher, you will take full class teaching responsibility, including planning, preparation, assessment, and attending staff meetings. The school is looking for someone who can create an engaging and inclusive classroom environment where all children can develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
As a Reception Teacher, your responsibilities will include:
Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.
Taking full class teaching responsibility for a Reception class.
Creating a stimulating, safe, and nurturing learning environment.
Assessing, tracking, and reporting on children's progress and development.
Supporting children's communication, language, personal, social, and emotional development.
Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, support staff, and senior leaders.
Building positive relationships with parents and carers.
Attending staff meetings and contributing to the wider school community.
Supporting children's wellbeing and preparing them for the transition into Key Stage One.
To be successful in this Reception Teacher role, you will need:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Previous experience teaching within EYFS.
A strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development.
Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
The ability to plan and deliver engaging, child-centred learning opportunities.
A flexible, reliable, and professional approach.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
ECTs with relevant Early Years experience are encouraged to apply.
Working as a Reception Teacher for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:
Competitive daily pay rates, from £162 to £223, based on previous pay scale and experience.
Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.
Pension Contributions.
Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.
A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.
This Reception Teacher position is based in Smethwick and is easily commutable from surrounding areas such as Oldbury, West Bromwich, Bearwood, Harborne, Quinton, and Birmingham. The school offers good transport links and on-site parking.
Apply now to become a Reception Teacher and contact us for more details. We look forward to supporting you with your next opportunity!
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Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.
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