• EYFS
  • Primary
  • SEND
  • Coventry, Willenhall
  • £140-£160/per day
  • Job Area: Willenhall, Coventry

Website Zest Education

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Reception Class Teacher

Job Description

A welcoming and supportive primary school in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team on a full‑time basis. You’ll play a key role in creating a nurturing, engaging and structured learning environment where children feel confident, curious and ready to learn. In addition, the school is looking for someone with strong EYFS knowledge who can deliver high‑quality teaching, build positive relationships and support children’s early development. Ultimately, this is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about Early Years education. Furthermore, you will build strong and positive relationships with the students!

 

Key Responsibilities of a Reception Class Teacher 

  • Leading the Reception classroom with engaging, age‑appropriate teaching
  • Planning and delivering EYFS‑aligned lessons and continuous provision
  • Supporting early phonics, communication and social development
  • Creating a warm, inclusive and structured learning environment
  • Working collaboratively with EYFS staff and wider school teams
  • Building strong relationships with pupils and families

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
  • A nurturing, creative and proactive approach
  • Confidence leading a Reception class full‑time
  • Availability Monday–Friday from September
  • Interest in teaching roles in Coventry

 

Why Work With Us

We offer competitive pay, ongoing support and access to Coventry‑based opportunities that genuinely match your strengths. Ultimately, our aim is to place every Reception Teacher where they can make the biggest impact.

 

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Harleigh at Harleigh@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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Job Details

  • EYFS
  • Primary
  • SEND
  • Coventry, Willenhall
  • £140-£160/per day
  • Job Area: Willenhall, Coventry

Website Zest Education

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