EYFS Class Teacher in Caterham

At Marden Lodge Primary School, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated EYFS Teacher to join our vibrant and nurturing early years team. We are looking for someone who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching, creating inspiring learning experiences, and ensuring every child makes excellent progress from the very start of their education. If you are driven to support children’s development, promote their wellbeing, and contribute positively to whole-school improvement, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

As an EYFS Teacher at Marden Lodge Primary School, you will play a vital role in giving children the strongest possible start to their learning journey. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and creating engaging, purposeful learning experiences that enable every child to make excellent progress across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. In this role, you will plan and teach well-structured lessons, set clear learning targets, and regularly assess and monitor children’s progress to ensure they are continuously supported and challenged. You will work closely with classroom support staff, use ICT effectively to enhance learning and assessment, and maintain accurate records of children’s development and attainment. Beyond classroom teaching, you will nurture children’s personal, social, and emotional development, promote their wellbeing, and maintain a safe and positive learning environment. Strong communication with parents and carers is essential, as is contributing to wider school initiatives, staff development, and Early Years improvement priorities. This is a collaborative role within a supportive school team, offering opportunities for ongoing training, professional growth, and involvement in whole-school development.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status with a proven track record as a good or outstanding EYFS teacher.
• Strong ability to use assessment and data to inform planning, track progress, and drive high-quality outcomes.
• Experience supporting improvements in teaching and learning, with evidence of contributing to colleagues’ professional development.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• A motivated, resilient practitioner who embodies the values of Marden Lodge and GLF Schools, with high expectations for all children.

About Marden Lodge Primary School

Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Marden Lodge, our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School and Hillcroft Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils, founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness. We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity, committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education.

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish:

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

• Start Date: 13th April 2026
• Pay Scale: GLF Main Pay Range
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 8th February 2026
• Interview date: TBA

Safeguarding Statement

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date. Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.