Role: Reception Teacher (EYFS)
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Full-time – Temporary to Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £29,344 - £44,919

About the School

This school provides a vibrant and supportive environment where staff feel motivated and valued each day. There is a strong focus on delivering engaging, play-based learning experiences that inspire Early Years pupils and support them in making a confident start to their education.

The school is committed to continuous improvement, reflected in its positive and steadily improving Ofsted outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), using a balance of structured teaching and child-led learning.
• Support pupils’ early development across prime and specific areas, including communication and language, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional development.
• Foster curiosity, independence, and resilience through engaging indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that supports early learning and well-being.
• Promote positive behaviour and strong routines to support a smooth transition into school life.
• Support early literacy and numeracy development through phonics, play-based learning, and targeted interventions.
• Observe, assess, and track pupil progress in line with EYFS frameworks, using this to inform planning and next steps.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers to support children’s development both in school and at home.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching within EYFS or Reception is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and early child development.
• Confident in delivering phonics and early years assessment practices.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about early education and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to create a positive, inclusive learning environment with strong behaviour management.
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS check and professional references.

To find out more, please contact Supply Desk on 01296 752 499 and apply below.

We offer a £100 referral fee for successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete 5 or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and adhere to safer recruitment standards. (AGY)

Contact information

Albert Burrows