Reception Teacher

Reception Teacher | Newham | September 2026

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An established and high-performing primary school in Newham is seeking an experienced Reception Teacher from September 2026. This permanent opportunity is suited to a teacher with strong EYFS knowledge and a proven understanding of early child development, assessment and phonics delivery. The school is recognised locally for exceptional Early Years provision and consistently strong pupil outcomes.
Recent performance data places the school among the stronger-performing primary settings in the borough, with Early Years outcomes significantly above national averages and a Good Level of Development regularly exceeding 80%. Year 1 phonics outcomes are equally impressive, consistently achieving results well above national benchmarks. Leaders have invested heavily in language acquisition, communication development and early reading, creating a Reception curriculum with clear progression into KS1.
Reception Teacher – September 2026 | Newham
Inner London salary £44,238–£62,496 (MPS/UPS)
What the school offers:
• A purpose-built EYFS environment with expansive indoor and outdoor provision
• Specialist speech and language support embedded within Early Years
• Additional non-contact time for Reception assessment and moderation
• Strong parental engagement systems supporting home learning and attendance
• Access to borough-wide Early Years training and phonics development programmes
Key responsibilities include:
• Delivering high-quality teaching across the EYFS curriculum
• Leading phonics, early language and number development within Reception
• Using observational assessment effectively to plan next steps
• Supporting pupils with varying starting points, including EAL learners
The successful candidate will:
• Hold UK QTS and substantial EYFS teaching experience
• Demonstrate strong understanding of child development and early assessment
• Have a secure knowledge of systematic phonics delivery
• Maintain high expectations for progress, behaviour and classroom routines
The school benefits from strong staff retention, experienced leadership and carefully structured professional development, with opportunities to contribute to wider curriculum projects and Early Years improvement priorities across the school.
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