Reception Class Teacher
Location: Ammanford
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £166.32 (M2 Scale)
About Us
At Teaching Personnel we pride ourselves on partnering with schools that create g a nurturing, inspiring, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Reception Class Teacher to join our team and help shape the early educational experiences of young learners.
The Role
As a Reception Class Teacher, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality education to children in their first year of school. You will create a safe, engaging, and stimulating classroom environment where children feel confident to explore, learn, and develop essential skills. You will be responsible for planning and delivering a dynamic curriculum, assessing and monitoring progress, and working closely with parents to ensure each child reaches their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging and creative lessons that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
- Develop and implement individualized learning plans for each child.
- Monitor and assess children’s progress through observation, record-keeping, and regular feedback.
- Foster a love of learning through play, exploration, and hands-on activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children.
- Provide a safe and secure environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
- Support and guide children through their transition from home to school life.
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and qualified teacher who:
- Holds a valid teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent).
- Has a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development.
- Is passionate about working with young children and has a positive, creative, and patient approach to teaching.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Is committed to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
- Has the ability to motivate, inspire, and challenge children to reach their full potential.
Why Join Us?
- A supportive and friendly team of staff.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A well-resourced classroom and a beautiful learning environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A commitment to work-life balance and staff well-being.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to sara.thomas@teachingpersonnel.com
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates are subjected to an enhanced DBS check.
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.
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