New Year, New Classroom? EYFS & Primary Teaching Roles in Merton Await

Ready to swap mince pies for marking plans? January is calling—and we’ve got Early Years and Primary roles in Merton and the surrounding areas that’ll make your 2026 teaching calendar start with a bang (the good kind, not the photocopier exploding).

Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher looking to take that exciting first step, a seasoned educator seeking a fresh challenge, or a supply teacher who likes to keep things flexible, we’ve got schools ready to welcome you with open arms (and a decent staffroom kettle).

Here’s what’s on offer:

• Schools across Merton, Mitcham, Wimbledon, and nearby boroughs

• Roles starting January 2026 – both short-term and long-term

• Full-time, part-time, and supply options (you choose)

• Opportunities in EYFS and Primary classrooms

• Friendly SLTs, well-behaved classes (mostly), and lesson plans at the ready

What you get with Protocol Education:

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella faff

• FREE CPD including our Thrive training (boosts your school appeal)

• A dedicated local consultant who actually picks up the phone

• Super-speedy bookings and flexible work that fits around you

• A referral scheme for your teacher mates (yes, there are rewards)

You’ll need:

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

• A DBS on the Update Service (or we’ll help you sort one)

• Energy, adaptability, and a good sense of humour (not optional in Year 2)

So—new year, new you, new school? If you're ready to step into a classroom that gets you, let's chat.

Apply now or drop us a message. We’re already lining up January interviews.

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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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