Reception Teacher

Job Description

Are you an enthusiastic Early Years Teacher looking for your next opportunity?

Flourish Education is working with a welcoming primary school in Coventry who are looking for a passionate and confident Reception Teacher to join their team from September 2026.

This is a full-time, long-term position running until April 2027, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years specialist who enjoys creating an engaging and nurturing learning environment and wants to become part of a supportive school team.

As the Reception Class Teacher, you will play a key role in creating a positive start to school life for your pupils. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging learning opportunities that support children's development across the EYFS curriculum.

You will:

  • Plan and deliver creative, engaging and age-appropriate lessons
  • Support children's development across all areas of the EYFS
  • Create a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
  • Assess and track children's progress effectively
  • Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
  • Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and the wider school team
  • Use effective behaviour and classroom management strategies
  • Deliver Read Write Inc. phonics sessions confidently

We're looking for a teacher who is:
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) holder
  • Experienced as a Primary Teacher or EYFS Class Teacher
  • Confident teaching within Reception/EYFS
  • Knowledgeable about the EYFS framework and National Curriculum
  • Experienced with the Read Write Inc. phonics programme – essential
  • Confident with classroom and behaviour management
  • Creative, enthusiastic and passionate about Early Years education
  • Able to build positive relationships with children and colleagues
  • Looking for a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent

When you work with Flourish Education, you'll have a dedicated consultant who takes the time to understand your experience, preferences and career goals.

You'll also receive:
  • £168.80–£232.57 per day, dependent on experience
  • £32,916–£45,351 equivalent annual salary, based on working five days a week for a full school year
  • 12.07% holiday pay accrued into a holiday pot for PAYE candidates
  • Pension contributions
  • Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training
  • Regular contact and support throughout the registration process and your placement
  • Access to ongoing teaching opportunities across Coventry and the surrounding areas


The school is based in Coventry and is easily accessible from Nuneaton, Bedworth, Warwick and surrounding areas.

There are good public transport links and onsite parking is also available.
If you're a passionate Reception Teacher looking for a new opportunity from September, we'd love to hear from you.

With the potential for the position to become permanent, this could be the perfect opportunity to find your next school and settle into a role for the longer term.

Apply today or contact Libby S at Flourish Education for more information.

Legal
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.


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