Reception Teacher, September 2026

Protocol Education Ltd • Permanent • Hertfordshire, United Kingdom • 5h ago

Reception Teacher - "Where Little Journeys Begin"

Are you ready to inspire the very first steps in a child's learning journey?

We're looking for a nurturing, creative, and passionate Reception Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Watford from September 2026. This is a truly special opportunity to shape children's earliest experiences of education-laying the foundations for a lifelong love of learning.

You'll create a vibrant, play based environment where curiosity thrives and every child feels safe, valued, and excited to explore. From phonics and early number skills to imaginative role play and outdoor learning, your classroom will be a space full of discovery, laughter, and growth.

The school proudly features supportive leadership, a collaborative Early Years team, and a strong focus on staff wellbeing. You'll have access to high quality resources, ongoing CPD, and the freedom to bring your creative ideas to life.

Key Features

Full time, permanent opportunity
Supportive and experienced EYFS team
Well resourced indoor and outdoor learning spaces
Strong focus on child centred learning and development

Requirements and Expectations

Has a genuine passion for Early Years education
Understands the EYFS framework and child development
Is warm, patient, and enthusiastic
Can build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

If you're ready to make a lasting impact from the very beginning, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to Joanna Gandhi at

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', which may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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