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Independent School Teacher

  • Location:

    Croydon

  • Sector:

    Primary Teaching

  • Job type:

    Permanent Contracts

  • Salary:

    £36000 - £55000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Carl Cooper

  • Contact email:

    carl@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    ccc-EP-RecT-293_1762719877

  • Published:

    about 23 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-12-09

  • Start date:

    01/01/2026

Reception Teacher - Independent Primary School | January Start

Reeson Education is working with a well-regarded independent primary school who are seeking a warm, creative and skilled Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team from January 2026. This full-time role offers excellent long-term stability with the potential to become permanent.


The Role:

  • Full class teaching responsibility within a Reception (EYFS) setting

  • Planning and delivering engaging, child-centred lessons in line with EYFS

  • Creating a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment

  • Working closely with Early Years colleagues and leadership

  • Supporting each child's learning, social development and wellbeing

  • Contributing fully to school life within an independent setting


Ideal Candidate:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

  • Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum

  • Experience teaching in Early Years, ideally Reception

  • Creative, organised and passionate about early childhood development

  • Confident communicating with parents and working as part of a small team

  • Professional, reliable and committed to high standards


The School Offers:

  • 180 working days per year

  • Supportive leadership and collaborative staff culture

  • Small class sizes and excellent resources

  • Opportunity to progress into a permanent role

  • Warm, community-focused environment


Apply Today
If you're a passionate Reception Teacher looking for a rewarding role in an independent school from January, please send your CV to to be considered.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.