Reception Teacher (Planning Role) – Luton

📍 Location: Luton
📅 Contract: Fixed-term, Tuesday 22nd April – Tuesday 22nd July
💰 Salary: MPS, up to M6 (Pro Rata) depending on experience
📚 School Type: Primary School

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Reception Teacher to join our supportive and collaborative team in a primary school in Luton. This fixed-term role focuses on planning and preparation, working closely with the Reception team to deliver high-quality learning experiences for young learners.

What We Offer

✅ A welcoming and inclusive school community
✅ Dedicated PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) time
✅ A collaborative Reception team sharing planning and best practices
✅ Professional development opportunities
✅ Enthusiastic and curious pupils eager to learn
✅ On-site parking and convenient transport links

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Plan and prepare engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons for Reception pupils
🔹 Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a consistent and high-quality EYFS experience
🔹 Support the academic and personal development of Reception pupils
🔹 Contribute to the school’s framework to enhance early learning progress

Requirements

🎓 Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
📖 Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and early childhood development
🌟 Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
📝 Passion for curriculum planning and ensuring high standards of early education
📢 Strong communication skills to engage with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community
🔎 Applicants must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and provide two years of references

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Dunbar Education is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All candidates must complete an application form and undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.

As an equal opportunities employer, Dunbar Education values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. We are a proud member of ASPCo Compliance Plus – for more information, please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.

Disclaimer:

Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. To adhere to safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo Compliance Plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.