Reception Teacher
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 7UF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2b580ccd-a128-4ffc-9a11-cc717a722428 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a teacher who:
• Has passion for teaching and learning
• Has high expectations of themselves and the pupils
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Is keen to develop and learn
• Makes learning practical, fun and engaging for all children
• Believes in adaptation of learning, to empower all children to meet their potential
• Has a good working knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to adapt it to meet the needs of all learners
• Believes in the potential of all children and has a strong nurturing personality
• Is resilient, compassionate and hardworking
• Is interested in the possibility of taking on a leadership role in the future.
What the school offers its staff
As a school, we offer:
• A secure, positive and happy environment
• Children that are keen to learn and do well
• An employee assistance programme
• A supportive Senior Leadership Team
• A supportive induction programme
• Access to a network of CPD from across the Trust
• Tea and coffee in the staffroom
• Guaranteed PPA time
Further details about the role
Due to the half term, school visits will be on Monday 23rd or Tuesday 24th February 2026: interviews will be held on Thursday 26th February.
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for a teacher who:
• Has passion for teaching and learning
• Has high expectations of themselves and the pupils
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Is keen to develop and learn
• Makes learning practical, fun and engaging for all children
• Believes in adaptation of learning, to empower all children to meet their potential
• Has a good working knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to adapt it to meet the needs of all learners
• Believes in the potential of all children and has a strong nurturing personality
• Is resilient, compassionate and hardworking
• Is interested in the possibility of taking on a leadership role in the future.
What the school offers its staff
As a school, we offer:
• A secure, positive and happy environment
• Children that are keen to learn and do well
• An employee assistance programme
• A supportive Senior Leadership Team
• A supportive induction programme
• Access to a network of CPD from across the Trust
• Tea and coffee in the staffroom
• Guaranteed PPA time
Further details about the role
Due to the half term, school visits will be on Monday 23rd or Tuesday 24th February 2026: interviews will be held on Thursday 26th February.
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.