Reception Class Teacher (September)

Reception Class Teacher
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Slough
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Salary: M1 to UPS3 (Fringe)



About the role/school

Teach Plus are seeking a passionate and dedicated Reception Class Teacher to join an outstanding primary school in Slough from September 2026.

This welcoming and oversubscribed school serves children from a wide range of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and starting points.


Guided by strong core values of kindness, honesty, achievement, love, service to others, and aspiration, the school is committed to helping every child learn, thrive, and grow into exemplary citizens.

Leaders maintain exceptionally high expectations for all pupils, believing there are no limits to what children can achieve regardless of their needs or starting points.


The curriculum is carefully sequenced from Nursery through to Year 6, offering rich learning, enrichment, and extracurricular opportunities tailored to each child's development.

In its January 2020 Ofsted inspection, the school was graded ‘Outstanding', with inspectors highlighting how pupils respond enthusiastically to high expectations and are exceptionally well prepared for the future.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Reception Class Teacher to join a thriving and ambitious school community.



Job Responsibilities

The successful Reception Class Teacher will:




  • Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons in line with the EYFS framework




  • Create a stimulating and nurturing classroom environment




  • Set high expectations for learning, behaviour, and achievement




  • Use assessment effectively to inform planning and next steps




  • Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development




  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals




  • Contribute to the wider life of the school and enrichment opportunities





Qualifications/Experience

The ideal Reception Class Teacher will have:




  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)




  • Experience teaching within EYFS (preferred)




  • A strong understanding of early years pedagogy and child development




  • High expectations for all learners




  • Excellent classroom management and communication skills




  • A commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding




  • Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service




  • Right to work in the UK





Next steps

If this Reception Class Teacher position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Carly at Teach Plus.
Alternatively, please click ‘apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.



Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency.

Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role — our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.


We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.


With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.


We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.




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