Reception Teacher - Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Job Title: Reception Class Teacher
Sector: Early Years / Primary Education
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (Permanent opportunities available)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS/UPS – dependent on experience

About the School

A warm, inclusive, and child-centred primary school in Birmingham is seeking a passionate and nurturing Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team. The school has a strong reputation for its Early Years provision and is committed to providing a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where children can thrive from the very start of their educational journey.

The school’s Early Years setting is well-resourced, with carefully planned indoor and outdoor learning environments that support exploration, independence, and positive social interaction. Play-based learning, early language development, and strong routines are at the heart of the Reception curriculum.

Leadership is highly supportive of Early Years staff, valuing collaboration, creativity, and inclusive practice. Staff are encouraged to reflect on their teaching and access ongoing professional development.

About the Role

As the Reception Class Teacher , you will be responsible for planning and delivering a high-quality, play-based curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. You will support children aged 4–5 as they settle into school life, develop positive learning behaviours, and build strong foundations in communication, literacy, and numeracy.

You will create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment that supports children’s emotional wellbeing, independence, and confidence. Working closely with teaching assistants, Early Years colleagues, and parents, you will ensure every child feels safe, supported, and excited to learn.

This role would suit an experienced EYFS teacher or an Early Career Teacher with a passion for Early Years and child development.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a Reception Teacher will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, play-based EYFS learning experiences
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating Reception environment
• Supporting children’s communication, language, and early literacy development
• Delivering early phonics, mark-making, and early mathematics activities
• Observing, assessing, and tracking children’s progress using EYFS frameworks
• Differentiating provision to meet individual needs, including SEND and EAL
• Supporting children’s personal, social, and emotional development
• Establishing clear routines and expectations
• Working closely with teaching assistants and Early Years colleagues
• Building strong partnerships with parents and carers
• Supporting transitions and daily routines
• Upholding safeguarding, health, and safety procedures at all times

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking a Reception Teacher who demonstrates:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within an EYFS or Reception setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• A nurturing, patient, and child-centred approach
• Excellent classroom organisation and behaviour management
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A reflective and proactive mindset

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience supporting children with SEND or speech and language needs
• Knowledge of phonics programmes such as Little Wandle or Read Write Inc.

Training, Support & Development

The school provides:

• A structured EYFS induction programme
• Ongoing Early Years CPD and training
• Support from experienced EYFS leaders
• Opportunities for progression within Early Years or teaching roles

Safeguarding Commitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and safeguarding training.

Why Apply?

• Join a nurturing and well-resourced Early Years setting
• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team
• Long-term role with permanent opportunities
• Strong focus on professional development
• Opportunity to shape children’s first experiences of school