Reception Teacher | Mainstream Primary Academy | Shepherd's Bush

We require a dynamic deeply nurturing Reception Teacher to lead an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) classroom through the vital first steps of their formal school journey. Operating within a highly collaborative academy environment the successful candidate will design a stimulating communication-rich setting that prioritizes early reading acquisition fundamental mathematical curiosity and the essential social-emotional habits required for lifelong academic confidence.

Our primary academy operates as a vibrant community-focused mainstream school dedicated to providing a child-centred education that celebrates its rich inner-city diversity. The campus features custom-designed Early Years spaces inclusive of large multi-sensory indoor continuous provision zones and a secure fully resourced outdoor learning environment. Our behaviour framework is rooted entirely in positive reinforcement co-regulation strategies and clear predictable routines establishing a safe and joyful environment where early learners feel valued and eager to explore.

• Immersive EYFS Curriculum Design: Plan and facilitate a balance of child-initiated play and adult-led learning blocks centred around the seven core strands of the EYFS statutory framework.

• Systematic Synthetic Phonics Launch: Deliver daily high-impact phonics sessions instilling robust phonemic awareness accurate sound recognition and early blending skills to ensure a confident trajectory toward independent reading.

• Early Mathematical Mastery: Introduce foundational concepts of number shape and spatial reasoning using concrete resources and practical real-world counting games to embed deep early number sense.

• Continuous Provision Optimization: Creatively manage and refresh indoor and outdoor play-based zones ensuring every station acts as a rich tool for communication motor skill development and problem-solving.

• Observation and Profile Tracking: Implement thorough qualitative assessment routines utilizing early years observation software to capture key developmental milestones and share learning journeys directly with families.

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized primary credential supported by specialist training or extensive classroom experience within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

• Early Reading Expertise: Comprehensive practical knowledge of validated synthetic phonics frameworks with a proven ability to bring stories and language to life for children of all backgrounds.

• Empathetic Classroom Leadership: A highly energetic patient and emotionally literate presence capable of establishing warm secure boundaries while fostering a highly inclusive exploratory learning atmosphere.

• Urban Vitality & Multicultural Heritage: Situated in the bustling culturally diverse heart of Shepherds Bush within West London the school serves a wonderfully cosmopolitan neighbourhood. The surrounding areacharacterized by the creative hub of White City the historic Shepherds Bush Market and expansive community green spacesprovides a brilliant real-world landscape for language-rich neighbourhood walks sensory community projects and celebrating diverse family traditions.

• Connectivity & Infrastructure: The campus benefits from premium West London transport links making it easily accessible for commuting professionals. It sits within walking distance of several major transport hubs including Shepherds Bush (Central Line and London Overground) Shepherds Bush Market (Circle and Hammersmith & City Lines) and Goldhawk Road stations alongside an extensive network of Transport for London bus routes operating along the Uxbridge Road corridor.

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