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An inclusive Good primary school in Peterborough is seeking an experienced and nurturing Reception Teacher to join its Early Years team on a Part-Time basis from January 2026. The successful Reception Teacher will be invited to planning and handover meetings before the January 2026 start, will attend a full induction in January 2026, and will be in class from January 2026 as the Reception Teacher. This Part-Time Reception Teacher post is ideal for a reflective practitioner who wants to focus on high-impact early interactions while maintaining a sustainable workload.
• Reception Teacher — Part-Time role with a January 2026 start
• Reception Teacher to join a warm, Good-rated Peterborough primary — January 2026 start
• Reception Teacher will receive induction, mentoring and targeted CPD in January 2026
School snapshot
• Good Ofsted Peterborough primary with a strong, play-rich EYFS environment — the ideal setting for a Reception Teacher.
• Excellent outdoor provision and well-resourced continuous provision areas to support the Reception Teacher.
• A mentoring programme and regular CPD for early years staff — Reception Teacher CPD begins with the induction in January 2026.
Reception Teacher — Responsibilities
• As Reception Teacher you will design and deliver language-rich continuous provision and adult-led phonics sessions; the Reception Teacher will ensure a balance of child-initiated play and focused teaching.
• The Reception Teacher will conduct observation-led assessment, track progress toward the Early Learning Goals and design focused next steps. The Reception Teacher will also lead transition activities into Year 1 and run family workshops.
• The Reception Teacher will prepare environments and resources before January 2026, attend induction in January 2026 and teach from January 2026 as a Part-Time Reception Teacher.
Reception Teacher — Requirements
• QTS or EYTS and demonstrable early years experience expected of the Reception Teacher.
• A reflective, empathetic Reception Teacher who can model high-quality interactions and build strong parental partnerships.
• Available for pre-term planning, induction and a Part-Time timetable commencing January 2026 as the Reception Teacher.
Why apply?
This Part-Time Reception Teacher post starting January 2026 gives the Reception Teacher protected planning time, collaborative planning with colleagues and regular coaching from the leadership team. The Reception Teacher will benefit from working in a supportive staff team and will be able to make an immediate difference when teaching begins in January 2026.
To be considered for this Reception Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.