Reception Teacher | Croydon

Are you a reflective and creative Reception Teacher looking for a rewarding Part-Time position from January 2026? A friendly Croydon primary has a Part-Time Reception Teacher vacancy. The successful Reception Teacher will join planning before January 2026, attend induction in January 2026, and begin teaching from January 2026 as the Reception Teacher. This Part-Time Reception Teacher post gives focused teaching hours while maintaining access to whole-school CPD.

*** Reception Teacher Croydon
*** Reception Teacher January 2026 start
*** Reception Teacher Part-Time opportunity

About the role - Reception Teacher
The Reception Teacher will lead daily phonics sessions, design language-rich continuous provision and deliver focused adult-led activities as the Reception Teacher. The Reception Teacher will use high-quality observation to assess progress and plan next steps as the Reception Teacher. From planning ahead of January 2026 through to classroom delivery after January 2026, the Reception Teacher will be central to children’s first school experiences.

Reception Teacher - day-to-day
Mornings (on working days): the Reception Teacher leads phonics, story times and early numeracy as the Reception Teacher. Afternoons (on working days): the Reception Teacher reviews observations, plans provision and liaises with families as the Reception Teacher. The Reception Teacher will prepare resources prior to January 2026, attend induction in January 2026, and teach from January 2026 as the Part-Time Reception Teacher.

Reception Teacher - candidate essentials
We are seeking a Reception Teacher with QTS/EYTS or equivalent, strong EYFS practice and excellent interpersonal skills. The Reception Teacher must be available for pre-term planning before January 2026, induction in January 2026, and to teach from January 2026 as the Part-Time Reception Teacher.

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