A flourishing Outstanding primary in Peterborough seeks a creative Reception Teacher to lead a nurturing Reception class on a Full-Time basis from January 2026. This Full-Time Reception Teacher role offers the opportunity to shape a rich Early Years environment in a setting rated Outstanding; the Reception Teacher will be part of an experienced Early Years team and begin planning before January 2026, attend induction in January 2026, and be teaching from January 2026. What the Reception Teacher will do As the Reception Teacher, you will design inspiring continuous provision, lead daily phonics and language sessions, and use high-quality observations to plan next steps. The Reception Teacher will work closely with families to create consistent routines, support transitions into Year 1, and coordinate with TAs to deliver targeted interventions. The Reception Teacher will start collaborative planning ahead of January 2026, participate in induction during January 2026, and teach as a Full-Time Reception Teacher from January 2026. Why this Reception Teacher role is special This Outstanding Peterborough school places a premium on early development; the Reception Teacher will have access to excellent outdoor spaces, specialist resources and a generous CPD budget. The Full-Time Reception Teacher will be mentored from January 2026, given protected planning time from January 2026, and encouraged to lead parent-workshops and curriculum innovations after the January 2026 start. The Reception Teacher will benefit from a collaborative leadership team committed to teacher development. Reception Teacher — person spec & requirements We are looking for a passionate Reception Teacher with QTS/EYTS, recent EYFS experience and strong communication skills. The ideal Reception Teacher models excellent adult-child interaction and is confident leading daily phonics as the Reception Teacher. You should be ready to begin handover and planning before January 2026, attend induction during January 2026, and teach from January 2026 as a Full-Time Reception Teacher. Contract & next steps This Full-Time Reception Teacher vacancy commences January 2026 ; induction and pre-term planning are scheduled in the weeks just before January 2026, and mentoring continues beyond January 2026 to support the Reception Teacher’s impact. To be considered for this Reception Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.