Reception Teacher | Kingston | January 2026

Marchant Recruitment
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

Are you a nurturing, reflective Reception Teacher seeking an exciting Early Years role from January 2026? Would you like to join a school in Kingston that combines high expectations with excellent pastoral care?

Wayman Education is recruiting a Reception Teacher for a well-resourced primary school in Kingston. The Reception Teacher will plan a play-based, evidence-informed EYFS curriculum that develops communication, physical development and early literacy and numeracy skills. This Reception Teacher post begins January 2026, with induction and planning sessions scheduled before January 2026 so the successful Reception Teacher can begin term-ready.

Position details

  • Role: Reception Teacher — Kingston
  • Start date: January 2026
  • Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the role
The Reception Teacher will design engaging indoor and outdoor provision, carry out meaningful observations and use evidence to plan next steps that secure progress for all children. The Reception Teacher will lead transition work into Year 1, maintain positive parental partnerships and contribute to whole-school approaches to behaviour and safeguarding. The Kingston setting values strong EYFS practice and the new Reception Teacher will benefit from supportive leadership and collaborative CPD.

Key responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver a play-rich EYFS curriculum promoting language, independence and early number sense.
  • Observe and assess children’s learning regularly and use this information to plan precise next steps.
  • Lead transition activities and maintain strong communication with parents to support continuity of learning in Kingston.
  • Work with Teaching Assistants to create stimulating continuous provision and to run timely group interventions.
  • Contribute to whole-school events and early-years improvement priorities across Kingston.

Person specification

  • Qualified teacher with strong Reception/EYFS experience and confident assessment practice.
  • Creative, organised and skilled at building positive partnerships with families and colleagues in Kingston.
  • Committed to high-quality early years pedagogy and able to start January 2026 with induction before January 2026.

To be considered for this teaching position, please forward a CV as soon as possible.

Posted 2025-11-29

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