An excellent Reception Teacher opportunity has opened at a nurturing Good primary school in Twickenham. The Reception Teacher will be appointed on a Full-Time contract commencing January 2026, with handover and planning arranged in the weeks leading up to January 2026 and induction scheduled in January 2026. The Reception Teacher will work within a creative EYFS team and lead high-quality continuous provision, daily phonics and family engagement activities from January 2026. • Reception Teacher required — Full-Time role starting January 2026 • Reception Teacher to join a Good-rated Twickenham primary with an outstanding EYFS culture • Reception Teacher post begins January 2026 with full induction and CPD The role — Reception Teacher responsibilities As the Reception Teacher, you will design inspiring indoor and outdoor environments that promote language, physical development and early mathematical thinking. The Reception Teacher will lead assessment against the Early Learning Goals, track progress and plan next steps. The Reception Teacher will liaise closely with parents, run transition workshops and support Reception to Year 1 handover processes beginning in January 2026. Who we are looking for — Reception Teacher profile We want a Reception Teacher with QTS or EYTS, strong Early Years practice and a playful, reflective approach. The successful Reception Teacher will be confident in delivering phonics, modelling high-quality interactions and creating inclusive routines. This Full-Time Reception Teacher role starts January 2026 and includes ongoing CPD and mentoring beyond January 2026. Start & practicalities — Reception Teacher This Full-Time Reception Teacher post starts January 2026. Pre-term planning and induction take place before January 2026 so the Reception Teacher is well prepared in January 2026. The school emphasises work–life balance and supports the Reception Teacher with protected planning time and collaborative team planning. To be considered for this Reception Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.