Reception Teacher — Independent School — Peterborough — January 2026 start

A small and nurturing Independent School in Peterborough is seeking a thoughtful Reception Teacher to join its Early Years team on a Part-Time basis with a January 2026 start. The Part-Time Reception Teacher will take part in planning and handover prior to January 2026 , attend an induction week in January 2026 , and begin teaching from January 2026 on a Part-Time timetable. The Independent School is committed to staff wellbeing and offers this Part-Time Reception Teacher meaningful classroom influence alongside a sustainable workload. Why this Independent School and why this Reception Teacher role? This Peterborough Independent School prides itself on intimate class sizes, generous resources and a strong tradition of early years excellence. The Reception Teacher will design high-quality continuous provision, lead systematic phonics as the Reception Teacher, and model warm, research-informed interactions as the Reception Teacher. The Part-Time Reception Teacher will engage fully in collaborative practice, attending weekly planning and CPD from January 2026 , and will have designated mentor time arranged by the Independent School starting in January 2026. Reception Teacher — core responsibilities (Part-Time) • Plan and deliver an engaging Reception curriculum as the Reception Teacher , balancing child-led learning with focused teacher-led sessions. • Lead phonics and early reading activities as the Reception Teacher and track progress against the Early Learning Goals. • Work with families and staff to promote smooth transition into Year 1 — the Reception Teacher will contribute to transition plans beginning in January 2026 . • Participate in moderation, CPD and enrichment activities arranged by the Independent School in and after January 2026 . Reception Teacher — candidate profile We are looking for a pragmatic Reception Teacher with QTS/EYTS, strong EYFS practice and a nurturing presence. The Reception Teacher should be comfortable with observational assessment and able to deliver targeted interventions despite working Part-Time. The Reception Teacher will begin pre-term planning before January 2026 , attend induction during January 2026 , and teach from January 2026 as a Part-Time Reception Teacher . This Part-Time Reception Teacher post in the Independent School offers excellent early years colleagues, structured CPD, and a collaborative leadership team committed to supporting the Reception Teacher from January 2026 and beyond. To be considered for this Reception Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.