Job Description

Tradewind Recruitment - September 2026

Reception Teacher (QTS Required)

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) · Harrow, Outer London · Full-time or Part-time

Salary

£37,870 - £50,474

Daily rate (approx.)

£194 - £259/day

Pay structure

Weekly PAYE only

Start date

September 2026

Are you a QTS-qualified teacher ready to inspire the very start of a child's school journey? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Reception team in Harrow and make a real difference during one of the most important years in a child's education.

About the role

Tradewind Recruitment is working with established primary schools across Harrow to find a committed Reception Teacher for September 2026. The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis.

Reception is a unique and exciting year - bridging early childhood and formal schooling. You will deliver the EYFS curriculum through a balance of structured teaching and purposeful, child-led play, with a strong focus on phonics, early reading, mathematics and personal development.

You will use the EYFS framework and Development Matters to plan, observe and assess each child's progress, working alongside teaching assistants and SENCO staff to ensure every child is supported, including those with SEND and EAL needs.

What we are looking for

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential

Proven experience in EYFS, ideally Reception or Nursery

Strong phonics knowledge, including systematic synthetic phonics and early reading approaches

Confident delivering the EYFS framework with a balance of child-led and structured learning

Experience supporting pupils with SEND and EAL

Up-to-date safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Why teachers choose Tradewind

Transparent PAYE pay - weekly, with no umbrella companies or hidden deductions

Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses through The National College from day one

Real local knowledge of Harrow schools and their leadership teams

Dedicated consultant support from your first conversation through to the end of your placement

Ready to find the right school for you?

Get in touch with Tradewind Recruitment today. We will take the time to understand your experience and match you with a Harrow school where you will thrive.

Contact Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right-to-work verification