Reception Teacher - Nottingham

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Job Title: Reception Class Teacher
Sector: Early Years / Primary Education
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (Permanent opportunities available)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS/UPS – dependent on experience

About the School

A welcoming, inclusive, and community-focused primary school in Nottingham is seeking a passionate and nurturing Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team. The school is committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment where children can thrive from their very first day of school.

The school’s Early Years provision is highly regarded, with well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments that promote curiosity, independence, and positive social interaction. Leadership is supportive, approachable, and focused on staff development, fostering a collaborative culture where Early Years practitioners are valued and empowered.

Children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and develop a love of learning from the outset. The school values play-based learning, early literacy, and numeracy, and ensures a smooth transition from home or nursery into school life.

About the Role

As the Reception Teacher , you will take responsibility for planning and delivering a rich, play-based curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. You will work with children aged 4–5, supporting their social, emotional, and academic development during this crucial first year of formal education.

You will be expected to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment, supporting children’s independence, confidence, and curiosity. Working closely with teaching assistants, Early Years colleagues, and parents, you will ensure that all children are supported to reach their full potential.

This role is ideal for an experienced EYFS teacher or an Early Career Teacher with a strong understanding of early childhood development and a passion for inclusive practice.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a Reception Teacher will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, play-based EYFS learning experiences
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Supporting children’s communication, language, and early literacy development
• Delivering early phonics, mark-making, and early mathematics activities
• Observing, assessing, and tracking children’s progress using EYFS assessment frameworks
• Differentiating provision to meet individual needs, including SEND and EAL
• Supporting children’s personal, social, and emotional development
• Establishing clear routines and expectations
• Working closely with teaching assistants and Early Years colleagues
• Building strong partnerships with parents and carers
• Supporting transitions and daily routines
• Upholding safeguarding, health, and safety procedures at all times

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking a Reception Teacher who demonstrates:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within an EYFS or Reception setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• A nurturing, patient, and child-centred approach
• Excellent classroom organisation and behaviour management
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A reflective and proactive mindset

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience supporting children with SEND or speech and language needs
• Knowledge of phonics programmes such as Little Wandle or Read Write Inc.

Training, Support & Development

The school provides:

• A structured EYFS induction programme
• Ongoing Early Years CPD and training
• Support from experienced Early Years leaders
• Opportunities for progression within Early Years or teaching roles

Safeguarding Commitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and safeguarding training.

Why Apply?

• Join a nurturing and well-resourced Reception setting
• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team
• Long-term role with permanent opportunities
• Strong focus on professional development
• Opportunity to shape children’s first experiences of school