Reception Class Teacher (EYFS Lead potential)

De Bohun Primary School, London, N14 4AD

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £41,935.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (Actual)

Reception Class Teacher (EYFS Lead potential) job summary

We are seeking a creative, passionate, and accomplished Reception Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. If you have a proven track record of delivering rich, play-based EYFS provision and driving excellent developmental outcomes, we want to hear from you.

For the right candidate who brings exceptional practice, strong EYFS expertise, and a commitment to whole-school impact, we are fully committed to possibly offering a position on the Upper Pay Scale (UPS).

Why Choose Our School?

• A Nurturing & Vibrant EYFS Environment: Our Reception classrooms and outdoor learning spaces are thoughtfully designed to promote independent exploration, risk-taking, and active learning.
• Recognition & Reward: We deeply value experienced educators. We offer competitive remuneration up to Upper Pay Scale (UPS) to reflect your expertise and the value you bring to our school community.
• Work-Life Balance & Well-being: Dedicated PPA time, reduced administrative burdens, and a supportive leadership team that prioritises teacher well-being.
• Continuous Growth: Clear pathways for continuous professional development, leadership progression, or curriculum coordination roles.

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with significant experience teaching in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• A deep understanding of how young children learn, grow, and thrive, backed by strong knowledge of the revised EYFS framework.
• An expert practitioner who can create an engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment tailored to diverse needs.
• Excellent skills in monitoring progress, early intervention, and partnership with parents and carers.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking educator ready to share best practices and contribute positively to the wider school culture.

Key Responsibilities:

High-Quality Teaching & Learning: Plan and deliver a child-centred, progressive curriculum that sparks curiosity and builds foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and personal development.

Assessment & Progress: Track children's development effectively using continuous observation and assessment to ensure high attainment and rapid progress for all learners.

Environment & Provision: Maintain dynamic, safe, and stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments that encourage challenge and independent learning.

Leadership & Mentoring: (For UPS Candidates) Model exemplary classroom practice, contribute to curriculum development across the Key Stage, and mentor early-career colleagues.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About De Bohun Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 347 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: De Bohun Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/de-bohun-primary-school-london

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