Reception/Year 1 Teacher – Part-time, long-term temporary and ongoing role starting September 2026 The school provides a supportive and well‑structured learning environment where pupils benefit from positive relationships, clear routines, and consistent teaching. Behaviour is calm and purposeful, and pupils show positive attitudes to learning. Staff work collaboratively to ensure children feel safe, supported, and able to make steady progress across early years and Key Stage 1 Duties as Reception/Year 1 Teacher: Teach a Reception/Year 1 class on a part‑time basis Deliver engaging lessons aligned with EYFS and KS1 expectations Support early literacy, phonics, numeracy, and play‑based learning Maintain consistent routines and positive behaviour approaches Adapt teaching strategies to meet varied developmental needs, including SEND Assess pupil progress and provide appropriate feedback Work collaboratively with EYFS and KS1 colleagues Contribute to planning and assessment as part of the teaching team Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil welfare Ideal Reception/Year 1 Teacher: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Experience teaching in EYFS and/or KS1 Confident supporting mixed‑age classes Strong classroom and behaviour management skills Good communication and teamwork abilities Warm, nurturing, and proactive teaching approach Reflective and adaptable to part‑time working patterns Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil well‑being Why Step Teachers? With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high‑street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!