A small and nurturing Independent School in Peterborough is seeking a thoughtful Reception Teacher to join its Early Years team on a Part-Time basis with a January 2026 start. The Part-Time Reception Teacher will take part in planning and handover prior to January 2026, attend an induction week in January 2026, and begin teaching from January 2026 on a Part-Time timetable. The Independent School is committed to staff wellbeing and offers this Part-Time Reception Teacher meaningful classroom influence alongside a sustainable workload. Why this Independent School and why this Reception Teacher role? This Peterborough Independent School prides itself on intimate class sizes, generous resources and a strong tradition of early years excellence. The Reception Teacher will design high-quality continuous provision, lead systematic phonics as the Reception Teacher, and model warm, research-informed interactions as the Reception Teacher. The Part-Time Reception Teacher will engage fully in collaborative practice, attending weekly planning and CPD from January 2026, and will have designated mentor time arranged by the Independent School starting in January 2026. Reception Teacher — core responsibilities (Part-Time) • Plan and deliver an engaging Reception curriculum as the Reception Teacher, balancing child-led learning with focused teacher-led sessions. • Lead phonics and early reading activities as the Reception Teacher and track progress against the Early Learning Goals. • Work with families and staff to promote smooth transition into Year 1 — the Reception Teacher will contribute to transition plans beginning in January 2026. • Participate in moderation, CPD and enrichment activities arranged by the Independent School in and after January 2026. Reception Teacher — candidate profile We are looking for a pragmatic Reception Teacher with QTS/EYTS, strong EYFS practice and a nurturing presence. The Reception Teacher should be comfortable with observational assessment and able to deliver targeted interventions despite working Part-Time. The Reception Teacher will begin pre-term planning before January 2026, attend induction during January 2026, and teach from January 2026 as a Part-Time Reception Teacher. This Part-Time Reception Teacher post in the Independent School offers excellent early years colleagues, structured CPD, and a collaborative leadership team committed to supporting the Reception Teacher from January 2026 and beyond. To be considered for this Reception Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.