Reception Teacher

Reception Teacher Canterbury

Academics are recruiting a creative and nurturing Reception Teacher to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Canterbury. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Early Years specialist who is committed to giving children the very best start to their educational journey.

The school is seeking a teacher who can create a stimulating, engaging, and well-structured learning environment where pupils feel safe, confident, and excited to learn.

Why Academics?

As a leading education recruitment specialist across Kent, Academics Canterbury take a relationship-led and local approach. We work closely with both schools and teachers to ensure the right long-term fit, offering ongoing consultant support and access to high-quality opportunities.

The role as a Reception Teacher:

• Deliver engaging lessons in line with the EYFS framework
• Create a stimulating and well-organised indoor and outdoor learning environment
• Support pupils'' social, emotional, and academic development
• Use observations and assessments to track and support progress
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues
• Contribute positively to the wider school community

Requirements of a Reception Teacher:

• Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) / Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within EYFS
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and early phonics
• Excellent classroom organisation and behaviour management
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available

Apply Today

If you are an enthusiastic Reception Teacher seeking a rewarding role in Canterbury, Academics Canterbury would love to hear from you.

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