Reception Class Teacher

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Hertford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

EYFS curriculum Classroom management Child development Communication skills Organisational skills Interpersonal skills Safeguarding QTS

FULL DESCRIPTION

Are you driven by the unique challenge of shaping foundational learning experiences for our youngest pupils and fostering their innate curiosity? A flourishing school is seeking an inspirational Reception Class Teacher who is passionate about creating a vibrant, enabling environment where children thrive. This demanding yet deeply rewarding position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact during a crucial stage of development, guiding children to explore, discover, and build essential skills for their educational journey ahead.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver an engaging Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that inspires and educates.
  • Cultivate a stimulating and safe classroom environment that encourages exploration, play, and independent learning.
  • Observe, assess, and record children's progress, using these insights to plan future learning experiences.
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies to support each child's holistic development.
  • Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and pupil welfare in every aspect of practice.
  • Actively contribute to wider school life and the development of the early years phase.

About You

  • You possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and demonstrable experience teaching within an EYFS setting.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the EYFS statutory framework and its practical implementation is essential.
  • Your passion for early childhood education is evident in your enthusiastic and child-centred approach.
  • You demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to continuous professional development and a reflective practice underpins your teaching.
  • You are adaptable, resilient, and proactive in addressing the diverse needs of young learners.

Why Join

This opportunity offers a chance to thrive within a supportive and forward-thinking environment where your expertise will be valued and celebrated. You will benefit from collaborative colleagues and opportunities for professional growth, making a genuine difference to the lives of young learners as they embark on their educational adventure.

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