Independent School in Northampton is recruiting a caring and creative Reception Teacher to begin in January 2026. This full-time Reception Teacher role is based in a strong Early Years team where the Reception Teacher will prepare resources before January 2026, attend induction in January 2026, and teach from January 2026 as the Reception Teacher. The Independent School context offers small class sizes and specialist support for young children’s development. A day in the life of the Reception Teacher Morning: the Reception Teacher leads welcome routines, systematic phonics, shared reading and scaffolded adult-led activities to develop early literacy and number sense. Midday: the Reception Teacher coordinates safe outdoor play and supports social development. Afternoon: the Reception Teacher records observations, plans next steps and liaises with families as the Reception Teacher. Across the week the Reception Teacher runs focused interventions and contributes to whole-school assemblies and enrichment, all aligned to the January 2026 start. Reception Teacher Responsibilities The Reception Teacher will lead play-based continuous provision, deliver systematic phonics and support early number work as the Reception Teacher. The Reception Teacher will observe and assess learning, communicate with families and design indoor and outdoor environments as the Reception Teacher. The Reception Teacher will plan transition into Year 1 and contribute to whole-school events as the Reception Teacher. The Reception Teacher will also lead parent engagement sessions and share effective practice at staff briefings to support whole-school improvement. Reception Teacher Requirements We seek a Reception Teacher with QTS/EYTS or equivalent, strong EYFS practice and excellent communication skills. The Reception Teacher should be available for pre-term planning prior to January 2026, induction in January 2026, and a Full-Time start from January 2026. The Reception Teacher will thrive in an Independent School environment that values creativity and professional development. Why apply? This Independent School offers a nurturing, well-resourced setting for the Reception Teacher with targeted CPD and mentoring. If you are a Reception Teacher ready to start in January 2026 and enjoy working in an Independent School, please apply. Application Process: To be considered for this Reception Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.