Reception Teacher

POSITION: Reception Teacher
PAY: Paid to Scale (ECT / MPS1–MPS4)
CONTRACT: Full Time & Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday
START DATE: January 2026
LOCATION: Redbridge, East London

A welcoming and forward-thinking primary setting in Redbridge, East London, is seeking a Reception Teacher to join their EYFS team from January 2026. This is a full-time, permanent position, ideal for a strong ECT or an experienced teacher at MPS3–MPS4. The school offers excellent support, a collaborative environment, and a well-resourced Early Years setting.

About the role: Reception Teacher

· Deliver creative, engaging, and developmentally appropriate EYFS lessons
· Plan and assess in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
· Create a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
· Work closely with EYFS colleagues, support staff, and parents
· Track and monitor children’s progress, ensuring high-quality provision
· Maintain strong safeguarding practices at all times
· Full-time & Permanent contract
· January 2026 start
· Primary school located in Redbridge, East London

The ideal candidate: Reception Teacher

· QTS required – strong ECTs encouraged to apply
· Teachers on MPS1–MPS4 also welcomed, ideally MPS3 or MPS4
· Previous EYFS teaching experience (placements or post-qualification)
· Strong understanding of child-centred learning and early childhood development
· Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff
· Creative, enthusiastic, and passionate about Early Years education

Benefits of joining Clarus Education as a Reception Teacher:

· Paid to Scale (AWR) – matching permanent staff from week 12
· Permanent and long-term placements available
· Dedicated personal consultant offering tailored support
· DBS guidance and assistance
· £250 ‘Refer a Teacher’ bonus / £150 for support staff
· Ongoing guidance, training opportunities, and consistent weekly support

Additional Information

Please note: Sponsorship cannot be offered for this position Reception Teacher role. Applicants must hold QTS awarded by the British Department for Education.

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How To Apply

To apply for this Reception Teacher, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Reception Teacher role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

Safeguarding

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Reception Teacher, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Reception Teacher candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.  This Reception Teacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Reception Teacher opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Reception Teacher role within 48 hours.

Reception Teacher | Redbridge | East London
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