Reception Teacher — Birmingham

Are you a reflective Reception Teacher looking for a Part-Time role with a January 2026 start? A well-regarded Good primary in Birmingham is recruiting a Reception Teacher to join the EYFS team. The Reception Teacher will take part in planning prior to January 2026, attend induction during January 2026, and teach from January 2026 as a Part-Time Reception Teacher.

*** Reception Teacher Birmingham
*** Reception Teacher January 2026 start
*** Reception Teacher Part-Time opportunity

Role overview for the Reception Teacher
This Part-Time Reception Teacher post supports high-quality early years practice. The Reception Teacher will lead daily phonics, scaffold language development and design engaging continuous provision. The Reception Teacher will prepare environments before January 2026, attend induction activities in January 2026, and be in-class from January 2026 as a Part-Time Reception Teacher. The Reception Teacher will collaborate with colleagues to ensure seamless transition to Year 1 after January 2026.

Reception Teacher — responsibilities & benefits
• Lead systematic phonics and language-rich sessions as the Reception Teacher.
• Use observation and assessment to personalise learning as the Reception Teacher.
• Engage parents through workshops and detailed progress updates as the Reception Teacher.
• Receive mentoring, protected planning time and flexible Part-Time arrangements from January 2026 as the Reception Teacher.

Person specification — Reception Teacher
We require a Reception Teacher with QTS/EYTS, strong EYFS practice and a passion for early childhood education. The Reception Teacher should be prepared to join planning meetings before January 2026, attend induction in January 2026, and teach from January 2026 as a Part-Time Reception Teacher. This position allows the Reception Teacher to maintain work–life balance while continuing professional development after January 2026.

Professional development and community for the Reception Teacher
The Reception Teacher will be part of a vibrant staff community where collaborative planning and reflective practice are embedded. From January 2026 the Reception Teacher will take part in regular coaching cycles, peer observations and targeted CPD designed to extend practice in early language and maths. The Reception Teacher will be encouraged to lead an aspect of EYFS development and share approaches across the school after January 2026.

Working pattern and wellbeing for the Reception Teacher
This Part-Time Reception Teacher post offers flexible working arrangements and protected planning time to ensure workload is sustainable. The Reception Teacher will teach core sessions from January 2026, attend induction in January 2026 and receive ongoing pastoral support. The school supports staff wellbeing through a range of initiatives and provides the Reception Teacher with resources to maintain a positive work–life balance after January 2026.

Community links and parental engagement for the Reception Teacher
The Reception Teacher will lead family workshops, support transition events and develop resources that help parents support early learning at home. The Reception Teacher will represent the school at local EYFS networks and will be part of outreach projects that start planning before January 2026 and continue beyond January 2026, strengthening community ties.

To be considered for this Reception Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.