Early Years Lead & Reception Class Teacher West Drayton

Full-Time | Temporary Contract Until July 2027 | ASAP Start

Protocol Education are working with a welcoming and ambitious primary school in West Drayton seeking an inspirational Early Years Lead & Reception Class Teacher to join their team as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Years practitioner who is ready to combine outstanding classroom teaching with leadership responsibilities across EYFS. The successful candidate will lead the Early Years provision while teaching a Reception class, helping to drive high-quality outcomes for all pupils.

The Role

• Full-time Early Years Lead & Reception Class Teacher
• Lead and support the development of EYFS provision across the school
• Deliver engaging and creative teaching within Reception
• Create a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Work closely with colleagues, senior leaders and families to ensure the best outcomes for children
• Support curriculum development, assessment and continuous improvement within EYFS

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience teaching within EYFS, ideally Reception
• Strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development
• Leadership experience or readiness to take on Early Years leadership responsibilities
• Passionate about providing outstanding learning opportunities for young children
• Excellent communication, organisation and team-working skills

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary: MPR - UPR (£34,514 - £51,179)
• TLR 2b (£5,192) for Early Years leadership responsibilities
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on Early Years provision
• Full-time temporary contract until July 2027
• ASAP start

Interview Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend:

• Question and answer interview
• School-based tasks
• Learning walk
• Classroom observation
• A 30-minute lesson of their choice in Reception or Nursery

If you are an experienced EYFS teacher looking to take the next step in your career, or an established Early Years Leader seeking a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.