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Reception Class Teacher

Job details
Posting date: 18 July 2025
Salary: £39,739 to £51,545 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 14 August 2025
Location: Battersea, Greater London
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 184025

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Summary

Reception Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Location: Battersea
Contract: Full-Time | Fixed Term (Maternity Leave)
Start Date: 01 September 2025
End Date: 31 August 2026
Salary: Inner London
- £39,739 - £51,545 per year
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Early applications are strongly encouraged-shortlisting and interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.



✨ Join A Caring & Ambitious Team

A forward-thinking Primary Academy in Battersea is seeking an inspirational Reception Class Teacher to nurture and guide our pupils in their crucial early years of learning. You will be a motivating role model, helping children make rapid academic progress while building strong foundations in social, emotional, and cultural development.

Whether you're an experienced practitioner or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), we welcome your enthusiasm and dedication.

About The School

Known to be a vibrant, happy school serving the diverse communities of Battersea and Wandsworth. Pupils come from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. They pride themselves on fostering confident learners in an inclusive and supportive environment where every individual is encouraged to thrive.



What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate will bring:
- A passionate belief in the potential of every child
- Confidence in recognising safeguarding and taking appropriate action
- A commitment to excellence and educational equity
- A detail-oriented, professional mindset with the ability to multi-task
- Strong collaboration skills and initiative
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
- Respect for confidentiality and sound professional judgement
- Flexibility and resilience in a dynamic school setting



Staff Benefits
- Admissions priority for children of school staff
- Double the training days typically offered
- Generous pension scheme
- Interest-free loans (up to £5,000) for travel or cycling
- Gym discounts
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme-confidential support for wellbeing, legal advice & more

If you are seeking a new role from September and can commit for 1 year, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today!

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist consultancy helping Teachers and Support Staff find temporary or permanent jobs in Primary, Secondary, and Special Education Schools. We follow Safer Recruitment practices and verify all candidates. Registration requires a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, which we can assist with if needed. Original qualification certificates must be presented before work placements.

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