Reception Lead Teacher

Description

A highly supportive and well–established primary school in Handsworth, known locally for being brilliant and well–regarded, is seeking an experienced and inspiring Reception Lead Teacher to join their team for the full academic year (September 2026 July 2027).

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate EYFS practitioner to take a leadership role within a thriving Early Years setting.

The Role:

Lead and manage the Reception provision, ensuring high standards across EYFS

Deliver outstanding teaching in line with the EYFS Framework

Support and guide EYFS staff, promoting best practice

Ensure strong curriculum planning, assessment, and progression

Work closely with parents, carers, and senior leaders to support children s early development

Create a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential

Proven experience working within EYFS, ideally in Reception

Outstanding knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and early development

Confident leadership and strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills, particularly when working with parents

Commitment to safeguarding and high–quality early years education

If you think this is the role for you or want to hear more, please apply now with your CV

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education . Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero–tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs.

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