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Reception Teacher

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 195 - 287 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: South West London, London

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

POSITION 
Reception Teacher 

ABOUT THE SCHOOL 
Prospero Teaching is excited to be working with a warm, inclusive, and welcoming primary school in Tooting, South West London, who are looking for a Reception Teacher to join their fantastic team. This popular one-form entry school has a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team who value collaboration and staff wellbeing. The school is proud of its nurturing ethos and commitment to helping every child and every member of staff reach their full potential. Ongoing training and professional development are actively encouraged, and for the right candidate, there is potential for the role to be extended or made permanent. 

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS 
· Location - Tooting, South West London 
Position - Reception Teacher 
Type of work - Class Teacher - planning, preparation, marking, parents evenings etc 
Contract or position start date - 5th January 2026 
Duration / Likely Duration - until end of the academic year July 2026 
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2026 with a view to extend to the end of academic year 2026/27 
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary 
Full time/part time - Full time 
Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP170 per day (depending on MPS) 
Hours - 8:00am - 16:00pm : Mon - Fri (term time only) 

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS 
· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in EYFS / KS1 
· DBS on the Update Service 
· Strong knowledge of the EYFS Framework, National Curriculum, and effective assessment practices. 
· Proven ability to deliver high-quality teaching that promotes progress and inclusion for all pupils. 
· Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills. 
· Commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing, and continuous professional development. 
· Collaborative, reflective, and passionate about providing the best start to every childs education 
 
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: 
Hold Right to Work in the UK 
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application 
Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years 

OTHER: 
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. 

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: 
· Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management 
In-house Training and Development Team

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