Job title: Reception Teacher
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Non-Class Based
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Camden, London
Job published: 27-05-2026
Job ID: 120394

Job Description

Reception Teacher - Camden - September 2026

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Camden is seeking a Reception Teacher to support Reception-aged children with ASC and ADHD from September 2026. Set within the well-known Plimsoll Building on Wollstonecraft Street, at the heart of the King’s Cross regeneration, this is a strong opportunity for a QTS teacher looking to make a meaningful impact in Early Years.

  • Reception Teacher role paying £180-250 per day PAYE.
  • Full-time, term-time only contract from September 2026.
  • Opportunity to lead high-quality Early Years provision in a forward-thinking Camden primary setting.
  • Join an inclusive school recognised as an Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence.
  • The school has around 388 pupils on roll, with capacity for 446 pupils including nursery places.
  • Reception outcomes are reported as above national and local expectations, with children leaving EYFS well-prepared for Key Stage 1.
  • The school supports pupils with SEN, including children with ASC, ADHD and a small number with EHCPs requiring targeted provision.
  • As Reception Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging EYFS lessons that support academic, social and emotional development.
  • The successful Reception Teacher will use structured routines, visuals, sensory strategies and adaptive teaching to support pupils with ASC and ADHD.
  • Reception Teacher applicants must hold QTS and have clear experience supporting children with ASC and ADHD.
  • You will work closely with the Inclusion Manager, SEND team, support staff, families and external professionals.
  • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, early communication, behaviour regulation and inclusive classroom practice is essential.
  • This Reception Teacher role would suit a calm, organised and reflective practitioner with high expectations for every child.
  • The appointed Reception Teacher must be confident leading adults in the classroom and contributing to wider Early Years planning.
  • Reception Teacher candidates should bring resilience, warmth, strong safeguarding awareness and a genuine commitment to inclusive education in Camden.

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