Reception Teacher

Location: Kingswood
Job Type: Contract
Reference: 311031213
Salary: £130 - £160/day + PAYE
Job Published: 10 May 2026

This lovely primary school in Kingswood is looking for a confident and caring Reception Teacher to jump in and keep the classroom magic flowing during a short-term cover role.

Think storytelling corners, muddy wellies in the outdoor area, glitter in places glitter should never be, and a team that genuinely enjoys working together. If you love early years and know how to turn everyday moments into big learning opportunities, this could be right up your street.

What we’re looking for:

• UK QTS and experience teaching Reception
• Someone creative, energetic, and happy to get stuck in
• Strong understanding of child development and early learning goals
• A calm, nurturing approach with plenty of enthusiasm
• Someone who doesn’t mind a little messy play chaos now and then 🎨

What Protocol Education can offer:

• Flexible work that fits around your life
• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella faff
• Friendly, local consultant support
• FREE access to EYFS-focused CPD and training
• Opportunities in nurseries and primary schools across the local area

Whether you’re looking for a fresh change, a better work-life balance, or simply a classroom where you can enjoy teaching again, we’d love to hear from you.

📞 Apply now or give the branch a call on 0117 945 3960 to find out more.

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’. This 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 DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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