Are you a reflective Reception Teacher seeking a high-quality Part-Time role with a January 2026 start? An Outstanding primary in Northampton is recruiting a Reception Teacher for a Part-Time position starting January 2026. This Part-Time Reception Teacher post is perfect for someone who wants to keep a sustainable timetable while delivering exceptional early years teaching from January 2026. Reception Teacher Northampton Reception Teacher January 2026 start Reception Teacher Part-Time opportunity About the role — Reception Teacher The Reception Teacher will lead a play-based, evidence-informed reception class, delivering systematic phonics, talk-rich sessions and early mathematics. The Reception Teacher will prepare classrooms, join pre-term planning ahead of January 2026, and attend induction in January 2026. The successful Reception Teacher will teach from January 2026 on a Part-Time timetable and will be fully included in staff development and assessment cycles from January 2026 onward. Why this Reception Teacher post? This Part-Time Reception Teacher vacancy provides protected PPA, access to high-quality outdoor provision and well-resourced learning spaces. The Part-Time Reception Teacher will receive mentoring, participate in weekly planning and be supported by senior leaders during and after January 2026. Working Part-Time, the Reception Teacher still plays a full professional role: the Part-Time Reception Teacher will attend parents’ evenings and CPD scheduled around January 2026. Candidate profile — Reception Teacher We seek a warm, organised Reception Teacher with QTS/EYTS and strong EYFS practice. The Reception Teacher should be adept at observation-based assessment and confident delivering daily phonics. You will be expected to begin preparation before January 2026, take part in induction during January 2026, and teach as the Part-Time Reception Teacher from January 2026. To be considered for this Reception Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.