Reception Teacher
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £186 to £286 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Watford |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 207519 |
Summary
Reception Teacher - Summer Term 2026 - Watford
Location: Watford
Start: April 2026
Contract: Full-Time (Summer Term)
Salary: MPS/UPS - dependent on experience
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a passionate and nurturing Reception Teacher to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Watford for the full Summer Term 2026.
The school is looking for a dedicated Early Years practitioner who can create a stimulating and engaging learning environment, supporting children at a crucial stage in their development. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a creative and balanced EYFS curriculum, helping pupils grow in confidence, independence, and readiness for Key Stage 1.
This welcoming school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, strong teamwork, and commitment to providing high-quality early education.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
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Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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Has experience teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Has experience teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
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Creates a nurturing, engaging, and well-structured learning environment
Creates a nurturing, engaging, and well-structured learning environment
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Has a strong understanding of early child development and play-based learning
Has a strong understanding of early child development and play-based learning
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Sets high expectations for behaviour and progress
Sets high expectations for behaviour and progress
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Works collaboratively and contributes positively to school life
Works collaboratively and contributes positively to school life
In Return, The School Provides:
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A supportive and approachable leadership team
A supportive and approachable leadership team
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A well-resourced EYFS setting
A well-resourced EYFS setting
-
A collaborative and welcoming staff team
A collaborative and welcoming staff team
-
Engaged, curious, and enthusiastic learners
Engaged, curious, and enthusiastic learners
This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about early years education and is looking to make a meaningful impact during a vital stage of children's development across the Summer Term.
To apply or find out more, please contact our London - North West Office.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
Location: Watford
Start: April 2026
Contract: Full-Time (Summer Term)
Salary: MPS/UPS - dependent on experience
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a passionate and nurturing Reception Teacher to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Watford for the full Summer Term 2026.
The school is looking for a dedicated Early Years practitioner who can create a stimulating and engaging learning environment, supporting children at a crucial stage in their development. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a creative and balanced EYFS curriculum, helping pupils grow in confidence, independence, and readiness for Key Stage 1.
This welcoming school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, strong teamwork, and commitment to providing high-quality early education.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
-
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
-
Has experience teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Has experience teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
-
Creates a nurturing, engaging, and well-structured learning environment
Creates a nurturing, engaging, and well-structured learning environment
-
Has a strong understanding of early child development and play-based learning
Has a strong understanding of early child development and play-based learning
-
Sets high expectations for behaviour and progress
Sets high expectations for behaviour and progress
-
Works collaboratively and contributes positively to school life
Works collaboratively and contributes positively to school life
In Return, The School Provides:
-
A supportive and approachable leadership team
A supportive and approachable leadership team
-
A well-resourced EYFS setting
A well-resourced EYFS setting
-
A collaborative and welcoming staff team
A collaborative and welcoming staff team
-
Engaged, curious, and enthusiastic learners
Engaged, curious, and enthusiastic learners
This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about early years education and is looking to make a meaningful impact during a vital stage of children's development across the Summer Term.
To apply or find out more, please contact our London - North West Office.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.