Reception Teacher

Supply Hive is supporting a welcoming one form entry primary school in High Wycombe to find a Reception Teacher for a maternity cover role starting in October until June 2027. The full teacher role will be required and you will be paid to scale.

Responsibilities:

🔵 Plan and deliver engaging, play-based lessons for Reception-aged children, fostering early literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
🔵 Observe, assess, and track children’s development, providing feedback to support progress across all areas of learning.
🔵 Create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment that promotes curiosity, independence, and a love of learning.
🔵 Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to support the well-being and development of every child.
🔵 Support the smooth daily routines of a Reception classroom, including snack time, outdoor play, and transitions.
🔵 Contribute to wider school life, including assemblies, enrichment activities, and team meetings.
🔵 Uphold the school’s values and commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and child-centred learning.

Requirements:

✅ Be a qualified teacher (QTS) with experience in Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception).
✅ Have excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
✅ Experience in creating engaging, developmentally appropriate activities for young children.
✅ Available for the duration of the placement on a part-time basis.
✅ DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain a new one.

At Supply Hive, safeguarding is a top priority. All candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding measures to ensure the well-being of students. We provide full support to make sure everything is in place before you start.

All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role as well as the Right to Work in the UK. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited to inspire the youngest learners and make a real impact in the classroom, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today.