Reception Teacher

POSITION
Reception Primary School Teacher

ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Prospero Teaching is looking for a Reception Teacher for an inclusive Primary school in Wimbledon, South West London. The school is a popular two-form entry mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff. The position is only open to qualified and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location - Wimbledon, South West London
Position - Reception Teacher
Type of work - Class Teacher - planning, preparation, marking, parents evenings etc
Contract start date - September 2026
Duration - Full Time | Long Term
Contract type - Temporary
Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP160 per day (depending on MPS)
Hours - 8:00am - 15:45pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
QTS or equivalent
Minimum 2 years Early Years teaching experience in the UK
Strong Early Years national curriculum knowledge
Strong behaviour management
Extensive SEN/EAL experience
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team