Reception Teacher
Job description
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Reception Teacher - Redbridge - Permanent Role – September Start 2026
Suitable for Experienced Teachers and ECTs
£37,870 to £50,154
Are you a passionate Reception Teacher looking to inspire children at the very start of their learning journey?
Do you want to join a large, well-structured primary school with strong support and opportunities for progression?
If so, this Reception Teacher role could be the perfect next step in your career.
Reception Teacher – The Role
- The successful Reception Teacher to join their team on a permanent basis from September 2026.
- You will be responsible for planning, teaching, and assessing pupils within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), delivering engaging lessons that support children’s early development and set strong foundations for future learning.
- This role is ideal for a motivated and enthusiastic teacher who thrives in a collaborative environment and is confident delivering the EYFS curriculum.
Reception Teacher – The School
- You will be joining a large and well-established 4-form primary school located in Redbridge
- Onsite parking and great public transport links available
- Continuous staff development and support from senior leadership
Reception Teacher -Key Requirements
- The successful Reception Teacher will require Qualified Teacher Status.
- A passion and dedication for teaching the younger generation.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships.
Interested?
Apply for this Primary role or contact Megan at Unity Education on .
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the Reception Teacher role
📊 Quantify your EYFS experience: 'Delivered EYFS curriculum to 30 Reception pupils, achieving 85% Good Level of Development'
🌐 Emphasise your Early Years Foundation Stage expertise as this is the core curriculum framework mentioned
🎯 Showcase collaborative teaching experience as the school values teamwork and collaborative environments
🤝 Mention any experience with 4-form entry schools or large primary settings to match their school structure
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- •Delivered EYFS curriculum to 30 Reception pupils across 7 areas of learning, achieving 88% Good Level of Development outcomes
- •Planned and assessed weekly phonics sessions for mixed-ability Reception class, improving reading readiness scores by 25%
- •Collaborated with 3 parallel Reception teachers in 4-form entry school to standardise assessment practices and share best teaching strategies
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Unity Education's Reception Teacher position perfectly aligns with my passion for Early Years education and EYFS curriculum delivery. Your large 4-form primary school structure and commitment to collaborative teaching creates exactly the supportive environment where I can make the greatest impact on children's foundational learning.
My background in Reception teaching and EYFS assessment will be detailed in my attached CV, demonstrating my ability to plan engaging activities that support early childhood development and build strong foundations for future learning.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you plan and deliver engaging EYFS curriculum activities for Reception children?
- ›What assessment methods do you use to track pupil progress in the Early Years Foundation Stage?
- ›How do you differentiate learning activities for children with varying developmental stages in Reception?
- ›Describe your approach to phonics teaching in Reception class.
- ›How do you create a stimulating learning environment that supports early childhood development?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your teaching approach for a struggling Reception pupil.
- ›Describe a situation where you worked collaboratively with colleagues to improve outcomes for children.
- ›How do you handle challenging behaviour in a Reception classroom?
- ›Give an example of how you've built positive relationships with parents of young children.
- ›Describe a time when you had to implement new curriculum changes in your Early Years practice.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your teaching approach for a struggling Reception pupil.
Describe a situation where you worked collaboratively with colleagues to improve outcomes for children.