Jobs in London - Reception Teacher- January 2026 Start • South West London

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

South West London

Reception Teacher Needed for January– Streatham Location: Streatham, South West London Start Date: January 2026 (until July 2026) Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term / Fixed TermA vibrant and inclusive primary school in Streatham is looking to appoint a motivated and nurturing Reception Class Teacher to join their Early Years team from January 2026. This role is perfect for a dedicated EYFS professional who is passionate about giving young learners the very best start to their education.Role Overview Full-time teaching responsibility within a Reception classPlanning, delivering and assessing according to EYFS expectationsCreating a purposeful, play-rich learning environmentWorking collaboratively with the EYFS Lead, teaching team and SLTBuilding positive, supportive relationships with pupils, parents and colleaguesSupporting early phonics, early maths, communication and personal developmentMaintaining a warm, inclusive and well-organised classroom environment Candidate Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)Experience teaching in Early Years, ideally within a Reception settingSecure knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and early childhood developmentA creative, reflective and child-centred approach to teachingStrong skills in communication, organisation and collaborationA commitment to promoting independence, curiosity and confidence in young learners What the School Provides A supportive, well-established EYFS teamAccess to a well-equipped indoor and outdoor environmentContinued professional development and training opportunitiesA warm, inclusive and community-minded school ethosCompetitive salary, dependent on experience If you are a passionate Reception Teacher who is available from January 2026, we would love to hear from you.Apply now and become part of a fantastic Tooting Streatham primary school where you can make a meaningful difference in early years education.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.