EYFS / Reception Class Teacher

📍 Salary: MPS 1 - 6 (London Fringe)
📍 Start Date: 1st September 2026
📍 Contract: Permanent / Full-time

Are you a passionate and nurturing Early Years teacher who understands the importance of play, relationships and high-quality interactions in shaping children's learning? Do you believe every child deserves the very best start to their education? If so, we would love to hear from you.

 We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Reception Class Teacher to join our wonderful school community and help our youngest learners flourish in a caring, stimulating and ambitious environment.

 We also welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are eager to begin their teaching journey in a supportive and inspiring school.

About the Role

At St. Luke’s, we embrace the ethos of ‘Life in All Its Fullness’, fostering a calm, purposeful, and nurturing environment where every child, regardless of background or needs can thrive.

We recognise that the Early Years provides the foundation for lifelong learning. Our Reception team is committed to creating an engaging, language-rich environment where children learn through purposeful play, exploration and discovery. Strong relationships, high-quality adult interactions and a deep understanding of child development are at the heart of everything we do.

 Guided by our core values of Cherish, Challenge, Aspire and Achieve, we are passionate about developing confident, resilient and happy learners who are ready for the next stage of their education.

 What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a teacher who:

  Has a strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development

Ø    Values the importance of play-based learning and can create an engaging and stimulating learning  environment 

Ø   Understands the crucial role of high-quality adult interactions in extending children's thinking, language and learning

Ø   Builds warm, positive and trusting relationships with children and families

Ø   Is committed to developing children's communication and language skills through a language-rich curriculum

Ø   Has high expectations for all children and is passionate about helping every child succeed

Ø   Is reflective, enthusiastic and committed to continuous professional development

Ø   Is a team player who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and the wider school community

What Our Pupils Would Like

Our children are looking for a teacher who is:
🌟 Kind and smiley
🌟 Fun and creative
🌟 Patient and caring
🌟 Interested in listening to them and learning alongside them

What We Can Offer

🌟 Enthusiastic, curious children who love learning and exploring
🌟 A friendly, committed, and supportive staff team

🌟 A well-resourced Early Years environment with opportunities for continuous provision and outdoor learning
🌟 A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including high quality CPD and a dedicated wellbeing package
🌟 A school that values creativity, enrichment and the holistic development of every child

Join Our Community

If you believe this is the right environment for you to thrive, grow, and contribute, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Come and experience our outstanding learning environment and vibrant community first-hand.

 For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact recruitment@st-lukesprimary.com

📅 Closing date for applications:     Midday, Monday 8th June 2026
📅 Interviews:                                             w/c 15^th June 2026

 Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may be held before the closing date.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate and dedicated Early Years teacher to our team!

St Luke’s Church of England School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.