Reception Teacher / Head of Early Years

£44000-£50000

January 2027

Fixed Term Contract

A prestigious independent school situated in Camden are seeking an experienced and committed Reception Teacher (Or Head of Early Years for the right candidate). Successful candidates will be employed on a 2-term fixed term contract from January 2027, with the possibility of the role becoming permanent.

The Reception Teacher will dedicate their practice in ensuring that standards of teaching and learning, assessment, and offering are kept as high as possible. The role will involve (but is not limited to):

• Successfully collaborate with the EYFS Team to ensure consisency across the phase
• Review and reflect upon successful teaching methods, and sharing ideas across the team
• Be assigned a form class to lead and support on a more pastiral basis
• Commit to after school life and immerse themselves into the school community
• Ensure behavioural standards fall withn the school behaviour policy
• Keep up to date with school CPD and Curriculum updates

Candidates likely to be successful for the position will have had experience of teaching within the independent sector and would need to have spent significant periods of time in 1 setting.

The school can be reached via Hampstead tube or Swiss Cottage

Requirements

The desired Early Years Foundation Lead / Head of Early Years will have;

- A track-record in supporting children at Nursery and Reception age

- Able to provide 2 professional references

- Have a track record of teaching within the private sector

What we offer

As a part of our team, you benefit from:

· Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.

· Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

· Social and networking events.

· Pension contributions.

· CPD to help with your professional development.

· Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Reception Teacher / Head of Early Years who can enthuse, motivate, and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on 0203 968 7199

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