Reception Teacher
Long Term
£180-£230 per day
Acton, London
Job Description
Opogo Education is currently recruiting a Reception Year Primary Teacher to join a Primary School who strives to combine a rich tradition with a forward-thinking, innovative approach. They have exceptional outdoor spaces and an onsite nursery, as well as provide a nurturing environment that support learning through exploration and play.
Job brief
- Design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
- Establish a nurturing classroom where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore and learn
- Observe and assess children’s development across the EYFS areas of learning, maintaining accurate records
- Promote positive behaviour, independence, and social interaction
- Build strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates and addressing any concerns related to a child’s learning or well-being
- Work closely with teaching assistants, SENCOs, and other staff to support individual learning needs and whole-class success
- Follow safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of all pupils
- Organise and maintain classroom materials, displays, and resources that enhance learning and reflect the children’s work and interests
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This is essential for teaching
- Relevant Degree related to education
- Previous and/or current experience working as a Primary Teacher or Early Years settings
- Strong knowledge and experience of the EYFS curriculum and child development
- Must have a valid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and on the Update Service
The pay range advertised is based on employment through an umbrella company.
Why Opogo Education?
Opogo Education is reshaping the traditional supply agency model making it faster, fairer and more efficient. Our benefits include:
- Easy-to-use mobile app: set your availability and pay rates from our mobile app and let the jobs come to you.
- Higher rates: our tech-led approach allows us to reduce costs for schools and pay our educators more than traditional agencies.
- One-click timesheets: approve your timesheets once a week all through the mobile app.
- Smart match: we match you with the most suitable jobs so that schools can easily find you and send you opportunities.
- Social enterprise: we reinvest our profits back into the education sector to support you. Access hundreds of CPD-certified courses for free through our Learn platform.
Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2025 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures.
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