Are you a passionate, enthusiastic Reception Teacher who thrives on nurturing young minds and helping children to grow and succeed from the very start of their school journey? If yes, we have a fantastic opportunity just for you! We’re seeking a creative and dedicated Reception Teacher to join our vibrant Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team in a welcoming and dynamic primary school located in the heart of Barking & Dagenham, London. Our school is known for its nurturing environment, inclusive ethos, and a strong commitment to excellence and innovation in early childhood education. What Makes This Role Special? • A supportive, collaborative working environment with experienced staff and a highly committed leadership team. • Small class sizes allowing personalised attention and fostering strong relationships with each child and their family. • Opportunities for professional development, tailored specifically to enhance your EYFS teaching skills and career progression. • A welcoming, inclusive school community that values diversity, creativity, and holistic child development. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver engaging, inclusive, and stimulating lessons that meet the EYFS curriculum standards. • Create a nurturing classroom environment to support the emotional, social, and academic development of Reception-aged pupils. • Assess, track, and report on pupil progress and development, adapting teaching methods to meet individual learning needs. • Build positive relationships with parents and carers, involving them actively in their child's learning journey. Ideal Candidate Qualities: • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with EYFS teaching experience. • Passionate about Early Years education and committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences. • Creative, dynamic, and enthusiastic approach to teaching. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively within a team. Perks and Benefits: • Competitive salary with progression opportunities. • Excellent professional training and development programmes. • Term-time working hours promoting a healthy work-life balance. If you're ready to inspire, nurture, and make a real difference to the lives of young children, we would love to hear from you! Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance