Reception Teacher

Reception Teacher Bedford, MK44 Start: ASAP Full Time Long-Term Role £160 – £200 per day PAYE A welcoming and supportive primary school in Bedford is looking to appoint a passionate Reception Teacher to join their team…

Pay rate £160 – £200/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 9 September 2026

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Reception Teacher

Bedford, MK44
Start: ASAP
Full Time
Long-Term Role
£160 – £200 per day PAYE
A welcoming and supportive primary school in Bedford is looking to appoint a passionate Reception Teacher to join their team ASAP. You will be responsible for delivering engaging learning experiences and supporting children's development throughout the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to learn through play, exploration, and positive relationships.

Your Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging Reception lessons and activities
• Support children's development in line with the EYFS framework
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom
• Monitor and assess children's progress
• Encourage confidence, independence, and communication
• Work closely with teaching assistants and the wider school team

Essential Job Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Reception or Early Years teaching experience is desirable
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Caring, enthusiastic, and patient approach
• Strong communication and classroom management skills

Why join Teaching Personnel:

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden agency fees
• Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available

Important Information:

This is an ASAP start, so the school is keen to meet suitable candidates as soon as possible.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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