Reception Teacher, Southport

  • Location: Southport
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £31650
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education is excited to be working with a fantastic Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school in Southport, recruiting a passionate and dedicated Reception Teacher to join their dynamic Early Years team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher (or NQT) who is eager to create an inspiring, nurturing learning environment for young children and make a real difference in their early educational journey.

About the School:
• A well-established primary school in Southport with a strong reputation for providing a high-quality, supportive education.
• The school’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is well-resourced, with a focus on developing children’s communication, social, and personal skills through engaging, play-based learning.
• The school has been rated “Good” by Ofsted, with strong leadership and a positive learning culture that encourages both academic and emotional growth.

The Role:
• Take responsibility for planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons that support the development of the Reception class.
• Foster a caring, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages children to feel safe, confident, and eager to learn.
• Plan creative, play-based learning activities that promote children’s development in all areas of the EYFS curriculum.
• Monitor and assess children’s progress, providing constructive feedback to ensure their continued growth and achievement.

The Ideal Candidate:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching in an Early Years setting, ideally in Reception.
• A genuine passion for working with young children and a solid understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Creative, patient, and enthusiastic, with the ability to make learning fun and engaging.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all learners.
• At least 1 teaching reference within the last 5 years
• DBS check required (or willingness to undergo one).

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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