Job Description

Reception Teacher - September 2025 Start - West Drayton
📍 Location: West Drayton, Hillingdon
🏫 School Type: 2-Form Entry Primary School
📅 Start Date: September 2025
🕒 Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term or Temp-to-Perm
💼 Experience: Prior EYFS experience preferred
💰 Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London)

Are you an enthusiastic and nurturing Reception Teacher looking for a new challenge in a friendly and inclusive primary school? A welcoming 2-form entry school in West Drayton is seeking a dedicated Reception Class Teacher to join their Early Years team from September 2025 until July 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a warm, community-focused school that prioritises staff wellbeing, professional growth and collaborative teaching.

🌱 About the School:

  • A supportive and reflective teaching environment with excellent SLT backing

  • Shared planning and resources with another experienced Reception teacher

  • Modern EYFS spaces and well-equipped outdoor learning areas

  • Termly 'staff appreciation' mornings and regular shout-outs to celebrate successes

  • Dress-down Fridays to finish the week in comfort

  • Social events throughout the year that promote teamwork and morale

  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

  • A real "open door" culture where staff voices are valued

🔍 What We're Looking For:

  • A qualified teacher (QTS essential) with EYFS experience preferred

  • Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and best practice in early years teaching

  • A nurturing, engaging teaching style with a focus on child-led learning

  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

  • Committed to the whole-child development and building strong relationships with families

✅ Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Access to top schools across West London, many rated Good or Outstanding

  • Work with a former primary teacher as your dedicated consultant

  • No umbrella company deductions - we pay PAYE

  • CPD and training through our partnership with The National College

  • A personalised approach to your job search, with support at every step

If interested, contact Marc at Tradewind at Marc.murphy@twrecruitment.com - Interviewing ASAP