Reception Teacher

Description

Role: Reception Class Teacher

Rate of pay: M1 – UPS3

Location: Birmingham, Handsworth

**About the role**

As a Reception Supply Teacher, you will support early years education by delivering high-quality care and engaging, play-based learning in the absence of the regular teacher. You will quickly build positive relationships with children, helping them feel safe and ready to learn, while adapting confidently to different classroom environments. Responsibilities include supporting social, emotional, and developmental needs in line with the EYFS framework, encouraging early communication skills, maintaining a nurturing and stimulating environment, and managing behaviour in a gentle, supportive manner to ensure children’s wellbeing and safety.

**About the school**

The school is a vibrant and inclusive primary education setting located in Birmingham, serving children from early years through to upper primary. It focuses on creating an environment where pupils enjoy learning, develop strong personal and academic skills, and are encouraged to contribute positively to contemporary British society. With a broad curriculum and a range of enrichment activities, the school emphasises values such as perseverance, respect, independence, diversity and excellence to support pupils’ growth. It also offers additional facilities like nursery provision, wraparound care, and school meals to support families. The school has been recognised for its strong educational standards and was rated Good in its most recent inspection, reflecting effective teaching, leadership, and a supportive learning community.

**Benefits of working with Connex**

Competitive daily rate

PAYE Paid weekly

Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit skills development package comprising over 70 courses.

Wellbeing program and refresher training for life in 21st century classroom.

Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course

A variety of different roles to suit your needs and work around your lifestyle

Progression opportunities and funded formal qualifications

Interview guidance and help writing your CV

**Role Requirements**

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) confirming employability as a Teacher in England, Scotland & Wales

Previous Experience working in a Primary School settings

DBS On the update service, or willingness to obtain one through Connex Education

Strong classroom management skills

A clear passion for working with children and fostering their educational growth

Commitment to the profession of working in Education

**Are you interested?**

If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply or send your CV to or call Marc (phone number removed) for more information.

**Protected characteristics statement**

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. xjnqpsq We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check

Ad ID: 5419337239