Location: Oxford. Start Date: September 2025. Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent. The Opportunity: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic Reception Teacher to join a supportive and dynamic team at a primary school in Oxford from September 2025. This is an excellent role for someone passionate about early childhood education, where you will play a pivotal role in nurturing the development of young learners and helping them build the foundation for their future academic success. The successful candidate will join a dedicated school community focused on ensuring every child thrives in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Key Responsibilities: * Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons that meet the needs of Reception-aged children, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. * Create a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment that encourages children to develop emotionally, socially, and academically. * Observe and assess children’s progress through formative assessments, providing constructive feedback to both children and parents. * Use a range of strategies to cater for the diverse learning needs of children, ensuring every child receives the support they need to reach their full potential. * Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, and school leadership to ensure a consistent approach to the delivery of the EYFS curriculum. * Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers, maintaining regular communication regarding their child’s development and progress. * Contribute to the broader life of the school through involvement in extracurricular activities, school events, and professional development. Person Specification: * Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant recognised teaching qualification in Early Years education. * Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and experience in teaching Reception-aged children. * Ability to create an inspiring, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment that fosters children’s independence and a love of learning. * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. * A passion for early years education and a commitment to continuously improving teaching and learning practices. * Experience of assessing children’s progress and providing targeted interventions to support individual learning needs. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate educator to make a meaningful impact within a welcoming and forward-looking school. Applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers (ECTs) are warmly welcomed. To express your interest or to find out more about the school and the role, please get in touch