Reception Teacher - Primary School - LewishamStart Date: January 2026Contract: Full-time, Long-term (5 days per week for the remainder of the academic year)Pay: £206-£268 per day (Paid to scale M1-M6, Inner London)Potential for Permanent Role from September 2026

Are you an enthusiastic and committed Primary Teacher looking for a fulfilling long-term role in Early Years? A welcoming and well-resourced Primary School in Lewisham is seeking a dedicated Reception Teacher to join their team from January 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about early childhood development and ready to take on full class responsibilities within a supportive and vibrant school community.

• Full-time Reception Teacher (5 days per week)

• Long-term role from January 2026 until the end of the academic year

• Full classroom responsibilities including:

  • Lesson planning and delivery

  • Parent-teacher meetings

  • Participation in staff meetings and ongoing CPD

• Paid to scale (M1-M6 Inner London): £206-£268 per day, depending on experience

• Strong potential for a permanent contract from September 2026

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential

• Experience in Early Years (EYFS) is an advantage, but all strong Primary and Nursery experience will be considered

• Confident in delivering engaging, play-based learning

• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

• Committed, reliable, and enthusiastic about supporting children's early development

• Supportive staff and leadership team

• Excellent resources for EYFS

• Opportunity to secure a permanent role

• Paid to scale from day one

If you are a dedicated teacher ready to take on a rewarding Reception class teacher role in a lovely Lewisham primary school, get in touch today.

Apply now to be considered.