Job Description
Start Date: January 2026
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (potential for permanent placement)
Location: Central Bedfordshire
Salary: Paid in line with the national teaching pay scales (AWR compliant)
Are you a passionate and dedicated Reception Teacher looking to join a warm and welcoming school community? Engage Education is working in partnership with a highly regarded Outstanding-rated lower school in Central Bedfordshire, seeking a talented Reception Class Teacher to join their team from January 2026.
This thriving school caters for pupils from Reception to Year 4, with a strong focus on nurturing each child's academic, emotional, and social development. Staff are supported by a collaborative leadership team, and the school has a well-established reputation for excellence and inclusion.
About the role:- Full-time Reception class teaching position
- Planning and delivering engaging EYFS lessons
- Supporting pupils' early literacy, numeracy, and personal development
- Working collaboratively with a skilled team of teachers and support staff
- January 2026 start
- Full QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
- Experience teaching in Early Years/Reception
- A passion for early childhood education and development
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- The ability to inspire, motivate, and engage young learners
- A nurturing and inclusive teaching style
- We're one of the UK's most trusted education recruitment agencies
- Competitive daily rates paid in line with national pay scales (AWR compliant)
- Free CPD sessions and ongoing career development
- Dedicated consultant support from application to placement
- Access to exclusive wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers
- Earn a £50 Amazon voucher with each successful referral
To apply, please click below or get in touch with our team directly. Please note, all applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK. A valid, enhanced DBS check is required prior to starting (full assistance provided if needed).
Due to the high volume of applications, if you are not contacted within 2 working days, your application has unfortunately not been successful.
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