Reception Teacher - Primary School in Wembley

A welcoming and inclusive primary school is seeking a passionate EYFS Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.

About the role

EYFS Reception Teacher – Full-Time, Long-Term
Primary School Setting
Start Date: September 2026

The successful candidate will take full teaching responsibility for a Reception class, delivering engaging and creative lessons in line with the EYFS framework. You will create a nurturing and structured classroom environment that supports children’s early development, independence, and confidence.

The school is looking for a teacher with strong classroom presence, a positive approach to behaviour management, and a genuine passion for Early Years education.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging Reception lessons and activities
• Supporting children’s academic, social, and emotional development
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment
• Assessing and tracking pupil progress in line with EYFS expectations
• Working collaboratively with the EYFS team and support staff
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers

About the school

This is a friendly and community-driven primary school with a strong reputation for supporting both pupils and staff. The Early Years provision is well-resourced and highly valued within the school, with a collaborative team and experienced leadership in place. The school is particularly recognised for its inclusive ethos and strong support systems for children with additional needs.

Staff benefit from a welcoming and supportive working culture, with opportunities for collaboration and professional development throughout the academic year.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Reception Teacher - Primary School in Wembley you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and early development
• Previous EYFS teaching experience
• Strong behaviour management and organisational skills
• Positive, nurturing, and proactive approach

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• QTS
• Previous school-based experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 708 or email [email protected] .