Reception Teacher, St Helens

  • Location: St Helens
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £32,916
  • Start date: 04/09/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Early Years Education
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Job Description

A welcoming primary school in St Helens is seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs), with a strong commitment from the school to support induction and professional development. The role has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Create a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating classroom environment
• Support children’s early development across all areas of learning
• Use ongoing assessment to monitor progress and inform planning

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply, with full support for induction provided
• Has a strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Demonstrates a nurturing and creative approach to early years teaching

Requirements

• References covering the last 5 years
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Relevant safeguarding training (or willingness to complete this)

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
  • We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
  • 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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