EYFS Teacher - Reception Class - September Start - ECT

EYFS Teacher – Reception Class (2‑Form Entry)

Location: Colchester
Start Date: September

We are currently working with a welcoming and supportive 2‑form entry primary school in Colchester who are seeking a dedicated EYFS Teacher to lead a Reception class from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Early Years teacher who is committed to delivering the EYFS curriculum in a nurturing, engaging, and child‑centred environment.

The Role:

• Full‑time Reception class teacher
• Based in a 2‑form entry primary school
• Planning and delivering the EYFS curriculum
• Creating a stimulating, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with the parallel Reception teacher, EYFS team, and leadership
• Supporting pupils’ learning, development, and wellbeing during this crucial early stage

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience teaching in EYFS, ideally Reception
• Demonstrate a strong passion for the Early Years curriculum
• Be creative, nurturing, and child‑focused in their teaching approach
• Have strong classroom organisation and behaviour management skills
• Work effectively as part of a team in a 2‑form entry setting

Benefits of Working with Protocol:

• Access to high‑quality EYFS teaching roles
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
• Honest advice and clear communication throughout the process
• Support with interviews and onboarding
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent positions

If you are an EYFS Teacher looking for a Reception role in Colchester where you can make a meaningful impact from the very start of a child’s education journey, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for further details.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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