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Date Added: Thu 12/03/2026

Reception Teacher

Bristol, BS1, UK
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Company: TEACHING PERSONNEL

Job Type: Temporary, Full Time

Salary: £130 - £150/day

Full Time | BS11 Bristol | Starting at £130 per day

Are you an experienced and confident Early Years or Primary Teacher looking for a full time Reception role in a lovely Bristol school, with no planning or marking?

We are working with a warm, welcoming primary school in the BS11 area that is seeking a Reception Teacher to join their team on a full time basis. You will be working collaboratively with the existing Reception class teacher, following their planning and approaches so there is no planning or marking required. The school has a supportive, inclusive atmosphere and values its staff highly.

The Role

• Take shared responsibility for a Reception class, working alongside another class teacher
• Deliver engaging, play based and child centred learning planned by the class teacher, in line with the EYFS framework
• Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment that supports progress for all learners
• Support with observations and informal assessment to feed back to the class teacher
• Implement effective routines and behaviour strategies to maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment
• Work closely with support staff to maximise learning, wellbeing and independence for all pupils
• Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers and communicate as required by the school
• Contribute to the wider life and ethos of this friendly, community focused school

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong, recent experience in Early Years or lower primary
• Secure understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills, with the ability to slot into existing routines
• Warm, nurturing approach with clear, positive communication skills
• A collaborative, flexible teacher who is happy to follow existing planning and support the class teacher

Why You Will Love This Role

• Full time Reception Teacher position in a lovely, welcoming BS11 school
• No planning or marking, working collaboratively with an established Reception class teacher
• Supportive, community driven setting that genuinely values and invests in its staff
• Opportunity to build strong relationships and make a real impact at a key stage in children's education

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive daily rate starting from £130 per day, paid via PAYE
• No umbrella companies
• Access to regular CPD and training opportunities through Teaching Personnel
• A dedicated consultant who knows the local schools and supports you throughout your placement
• Choice of additional long term or short term roles in future through our strong Bristol school network
• Transparent, straightforward registration and safeguarding process

If you are a committed Reception or EYFS Teacher with strong classroom management skills and a passion for early learning, and you are looking for a role with no planning or marking, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or send your CV to (url removed) for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

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