Job Advert: Reception Teacher (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Location: Cardiff, Wales
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP (Pending vetting requirements)
Are you an enthusiastic, nurturing, and dedicated Early Years educator with a passion for supporting young children’s development? We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Reception Teacher to join our friendly and supportive school community in Cardiff.
About Us:
Our school is a warm, inclusive, and vibrant learning environment, where children are inspired to explore, discover, and grow. We are committed to providing an excellent foundation for every child, fostering a love of learning through play, creativity, and engaging experiences.
The Role:
As a Reception Teacher, you will:
- Deliver an inspiring and stimulating Early Years curriculum.
- Foster a nurturing, inclusive, and safe classroom environment.
- Support children’s social, emotional, and academic development.
- Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and the wider school community.
- Assess, track, and celebrate children’s progress in line with EYFS guidelines.
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Enhanced DBS (child work force)
- A genuine passion for child development and early education.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A creative, adaptable, and compassionate approach to teaching.
What Teaching Personnel offer
- Dedicated Consultant: A personal consultant who is an expert in the Cardiff area, available to guide you through the process and offer support.
- Feedback and Progress: Regular feedback from schools to help you track your progress.
- Manage Your Schedule: Use our easy-to-navigate Teaching Personnel app to manage your availability and view your diary.
- Referral Bonus: Refer a colleague to Teaching Personnel and receive a £50 bonus!
- Free Level 2 Safeguarding Course
- Access to the Teaching Personnel App
- Flexible working options, with the ability to choose full-time or part-time hours through our availability diary
If you are a dedicated educator looking to make a meaningful impact in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you at Teaching Personnel If you’d like to apply please send us your CV or give us a call on 02921152423
Join us in shaping the next generation’s journey — one smile, one story, and one achievement at a time!
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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