Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS teacher looking for a rewarding long-term role from September? We are working with a range of welcoming and well-established mainstream primary schools across Southwark who are seeking passionate Early Years teachers to join their teams for the new academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position where you can make a real impact in the crucial early stages of children’s education, within supportive and collaborative school environments.

About the role

As an EYFS teacher, you will play a key role in supporting children’s early development, delivering engaging, play-based learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. These roles offer stability and consistency, allowing you to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

Positions are available in both Nursery and Reception classes, with opportunities ranging from one-term placements to full academic year roles.

What’s on offer?

• Long-term placements starting in September, with potential for permanent opportunities
• Competitive daily rates or salaried options, depending on the role
• Opportunities within supportive and well-resourced mainstream primary schools
• A chance to fully immerse yourself in the school community
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
• Access to professional development opportunities

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons in line with the EYFS curriculum
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
• Support children’s social, emotional, and academic development
• Assess, track, and report on pupil progress
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SEN staff, and senior leaders
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers
• Uphold safeguarding and school policies at all times

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching within EYFS (Nursery or Reception)
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
• A nurturing and creative approach to teaching
• Commitment to supporting every child’s individual needs
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why choose a long-term EYFS role?

• Gain stability and consistency in your teaching role
• Build meaningful relationships with your class and school community
• Develop your teaching practice within a supportive setting
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent position

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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