Reception Teacher – Full Time – Immediate Start

DL2 Area – £121.50 to £150 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Vision for Education is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Reception Teacher to join our successful supply team and work within a welcoming primary school in the DL2 area.

This is a full-time, ongoing role, working within an engaging and nurturing Early Years setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, creative, and age-appropriate learning experiences that support children's development across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

The role is available for an immediate start and is expected to continue on an ongoing basis.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.

The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position is Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Previous experience teaching within a Reception or EYFS setting would be highly advantageous.

The Role

Working as part of a supportive and experienced teaching team, the desired Reception Teacher will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing engaging learning opportunities that meet the needs of all children.

Responsibilities may include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, creative, and age-appropriate learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating Reception environment.
• Supporting children's development across the seven areas of learning and development.
• Promoting children's communication, language, literacy, numeracy, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Using a balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities to support learning.
• Observing, assessing, and recording children's progress and development.
• Differentiating activities to meet the individual needs and interests of children.
• Delivering effective phonics and early reading activities.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting children to develop confidence and independence.
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants and the wider school team.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Creating opportunities for children to develop early literacy, mathematics, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Contributing positively to the wider life of the school community.

The successful candidate will be creative, nurturing, enthusiastic, and adaptable, with a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.

The School

This welcoming primary school in the DL2 area is seeking a committed Reception Teacher to join their dedicated team.

The school prides itself on its friendly, supportive staff team and its strong, inclusive ethos, where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and develop in a safe and nurturing environment.

Leaders are committed to providing high-quality education and ensuring children have the best possible start to their education. This is an excellent opportunity to join a school with a collaborative culture and a genuine focus on children's wellbeing, learning, and development.

Requirements

To be considered for the Reception Teacher position, you will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching within a primary or Early Years setting.
• Experience teaching Reception or EYFS is highly desirable.
• Have a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Be confident planning, delivering, and assessing age-appropriate learning opportunities.
• Understand the importance of play-based learning and child development.
• Have a good understanding of phonics and early reading.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Have high expectations for children's learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.
• Have a genuine passion for Early Years education.
• Be creative, nurturing, flexible, and proactive.
• Be available to work full-time on an ongoing basis.
• Be available for an immediate start.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education Offers

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly through our in-house payroll team using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations).
• FREE training and professional development opportunities, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Educare training.
• Regular social events with complimentary food and drinks.
• Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support throughout your placement.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified Reception Teacher who is passionate about supporting young children's learning and development and are looking for a rewarding full-time, ongoing opportunity in the DL2 area with an immediate start, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Teesside Primary team on 01642 243843 or email teesside@visionforeducation.co.uk.

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