Reception Class Teacher
Primary School – Watford
Start Date: Summer Term 2026
Protocol Education are working with a primary school in Watford who are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher to join the school from Summer Term 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed practitioner to play a key role in children’s early learning and development. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and a commitment to providing a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
The post is suitable for an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with a passion for early years education.
The successful candidate will:
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Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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Demonstrate secure knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework
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Have high expectations for children’s learning, behaviour, and wellbeing
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Plan and deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences
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Use assessment effectively to support progress and inform next steps
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Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers
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Contribute positively to the wider life of the school
The school offers:
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A supportive and professional working environment
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Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
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Committed leadership and governance
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Opportunities for professional development and career progression
If you are interested, please apply now.
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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