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Posted 20 July, 2026

Primary Literacy Teacher

Ribbons and Reeves Limited
Chelmsford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Primary Teacher (EYFS/KS1) Primary Literacy Teacher (Epping)\n
\n Join the Founding Team of a New Pre-Preparatory School in Epping as a Primary Literacy Teacher.\n
\n A brilliant opportunity has arisen for a Primary Literacy Teacher to join the founding team of a brand-new pre-preparatory school for children aged 37. This role is ideal for a Primary Literacy Teacher who is passionate about early reading, phonics, language development and nurturing confident, articulate young learners within a calm, structured and beautifully designed environment.\n
\n As a Primary Literacy Teacher, you will shape the schools early approach to reading, writing and communication. You will introduce young children to high-quality phonics, early comprehension, vocabulary building, storytelling and purposeful mark-making, ensuring lessons are joyful, engaging and developmentally aligned. You will play a key role in establishing strong routines, rich language experiences and a love of books across EYFS and KS1.\n
\n What The School Offers for a Primary Literacy Teacher\n
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  • Competitive salary
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  • Eight weeks of holiday leave
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  • Extensive employee assistance programme
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  • Preferential fee discounts for eligible staff
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  • Ongoing professional development and coaching
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  • 24/7 virtual GP access
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  • Legal, financial and wellbeing support
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  • A serene, well-resourced setting designed to support excellent teaching
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Who Were Looking For - We welcome applications from a Primary Literacy Teacher who:\n
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  • Holds QTS with a strong background in English, Literacy or Early Reading
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  • Has previous pre-prep school experience (essential)
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  • Understands early literacy development, phonics progression and language-rich teaching
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  • Values calm, structured, joyful learning
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  • Brings warmth, clarity and professionalism
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  • Is excited to help build a new school community from the ground up
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If you are a Primary Literacy Teacher who wants to shape a schools foundations, inspire confident early readers and contribute to a thoughtful, modern-traditional educational vision, we would be delighted to hear from you.\n
\n Ribbons & Reeves are London and Essexs leading Education Recruiters, specialising in long-term and permanent roles. To explore similar opportunities, search Ribbons & Reeves online wed be happy to support your application.\n
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