Reception Teacher — Richmond — January 2026 start

A friendly Good primary in Richmond is recruiting an experienced and nurturing Reception Teacher to join its Early Years team on a Full-Time basis from January 2026. The successful Reception Teacher will begin planning and handover prior to the January 2026 start, attend induction sessions in January 2026, and be fully teaching from January 2026 as the Reception Teacher. This Full-Time Reception Teacher role offers a well-resourced setting, excellent outdoor provision and a leadership team committed to staff development from January 2026 onwards.

• Reception Teacher — Full-Time role with a January 2026 start
• Reception Teacher to join a Good-rated Richmond primary — January 2026 start
• Reception Teacher will receive induction and mentoring in January 2026

School snapshot
• Good Ofsted-rated Richmond primary with a strong community focus and well-equipped EYFS spaces for the Reception Teacher.
• Experienced pastoral and Early Years support staff to help the Reception Teacher deliver high-quality provision from January 2026.
• A clear CPD and mentoring pathway in place for every Reception Teacher from the January 2026 start.

Reception Teacher Responsibilities
• As Reception Teacher you will plan and deliver creative, language-rich continuous provision and focused adult-led sessions as the Reception Teacher.
• The Reception Teacher will lead daily phonics, early reading and early maths routines, assessing children against the Early Learning Goals and planning next steps as the Reception Teacher.
• The Reception Teacher will engage families, lead transition into Year 1 and contribute to whole-school events; the Reception Teacher will attend induction in January 2026 and be teaching from January 2026 as a Full-Time Reception Teacher.

Reception Teacher Requirements
• QTS/EYTS or equivalent and proven Reception experience expected of the Reception Teacher.
• A Reception Teacher who is reflective, organised and passionate about early learning.
• Available for pre-term planning prior to January 2026, induction in January 2026, and to teach as a Full-Time Reception Teacher from January 2026.

Why apply?
This Full-Time Reception Teacher post starting January 2026 offers protected planning time, mentor coaching and a collaborative team culture. The Reception Teacher will be supported by senior leaders and will be given opportunities for professional development after January 2026. The Full-Time Reception Teacher will make a tangible difference in children’s early school experiences from January 2026 onwards.

To be considered for this Reception Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.