Reception Teacher – Shipley

DATE POSTED

Subject

Early Years

Job Branch & Location

Yorkshire - Shipley

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Teacher
Supply
£140 - £270 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

Justteachers is delighted to be supporting a welcoming and nurturing primary school in Shipley in their search for a passionate and dedicated Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team from January 2026.

This is a full-time position initially offered on a long-term basis, with the opportunity to become a permanent member of staff for the right candidate. The school is looking for an enthusiastic teacher who can create an engaging learning environment and support children at the beginning of their educational journey.

As the Reception Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering a creative and stimulating Early Years curriculum that supports pupils’ academic, social and emotional development. You will work closely with colleagues, parents and carers to ensure every child has the best possible start to school life.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the EYFS Framework.
  • Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
  • Support children’s early literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
  • Monitor, assess and track pupil progress effectively.
  • Develop positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
  • Promote children’s personal, social and emotional development.
  • Contribute to the wider life of the school and Early Years team.
  • Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement.

 

 

Pre-requisites:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.
  • Previous experience teaching within EYFS, ideally Reception.
  • Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
  • Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
  • A nurturing and child-centred approach to teaching and learning.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
Job Reference: JT25SA 165436

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Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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