Job Description

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first.

Early Years Reception Class Teacher - Lovely School - Immediate Start

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Reception Class Teacher to join a warm and welcoming primary school for the remainder of the academic year. This is a full-time role with the potential to become a temp-to-perm position for the right candidate.

About the Role:

  • Position: Reception Class Teacher (Early Years)

  • Start Date: Immediate

  • Duration: Until the end of the academic year (with potential to go permanent)

  • Location: Thurrrock, Essex

  • Contract: Full-time, temporary to permanent

About the School:

This is a lovely, nurturing school with a strong sense of community and a clear commitment to providing the very best start in life for every child. The leadership team is highly supportive, and staff wellbeing is a genuine priority. You will be joining a dedicated and experienced Early Years team who work closely together to deliver an engaging, child-centred curriculum.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

  • Have experience teaching in Early Years, ideally within a Reception setting

  • Be creative, caring, and committed to supporting young learners

  • Work well as part of a team and build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

  • Be available to start as soon as possible

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and friendly working environment

  • Opportunities for professional development

  • Potential for a permanent contract

  • A well-resourced Early Years setting

If you are an enthusiastic Early Years teacher looking to make a real impact in a caring school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Why Choose Us?

As an award-winning employer, we are committed to putting candidates and staff first.

We've partnered with The National College, an award-winning online CPD platform, to offer you a complimentary subscription to over 2,500 courses, webinars, and resources. This helps you stay up to date with the latest statutory guidance, enhance your knowledge, and keep ahead of developments in pedagogy. Whether you're a teacher, support staff member, or school leader, The National College allows you to pursue professional development at your own pace and on your own schedule.

We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates.

  • Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay; however, we will happily accrue this upon request)
  • Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status
  • Proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer