Reception Teacher

Are you an experienced Early Years Teacher looking for a rewarding part-time teaching role every Friday? Do you enjoy creating engaging, nurturing learning experiences that give children the very best start to their education?

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire for a Reception Teacher to join the team every Friday, taking full class responsibility. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher with a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage who is looking for a consistent weekly teaching role.

• Reception Teacher
• Every Friday
• Full class responsibility
• Teaching within a well-established Reception class
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum essential
• Suitable for experienced teachers and confident ECTs with relevant EYFS experience

• Friendly one-form entry Church of England primary school in St Albans.
• Reception benefits from a full-time Teaching Assistant and a well-planned EYFS curriculum that balances child-initiated learning with high-quality adult-led teaching.
• The school places a strong emphasis on communication, oracy, curiosity and learning through both indoor and outdoor provision.
• Conveniently located with excellent transport links and easy access from surrounding Hertfordshire areas.
• The school was recognised positively in its 2025 Ofsted inspection, with the latest inspection report available via the school's website.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Recent experience teaching within Reception or Early Years
• A sound understanding of the EYFS Framework and effective early reading and phonics practice
• The ability to deliver engaging, creative learning experiences while maintaining high expectations
• Commitment to providing consistency for the class every Friday

• Pay to scale
• Support and guidance from Moore Teachers, the primary specialist working in partnership with Herts Education
• PAYE pay with additional employee benefits
• Health and wellbeing support
• A dedicated consultant who understands the Hertfordshire primary education sector

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding and recruitment checks.