At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging EYFS lessons and create a nurturing learning environment.
- Company: Welcoming primary school in Croydon with a supportive leadership team.
- Benefits: Ongoing professional development and a collaborative staff team.
- Other info: Opportunity for early interviews and observation lessons.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and foster their growth.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in EYFS teaching.
The predicted salary is between 32916 - 43607 £ per year.
Location: Croydon
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: Dependent on experience
The Role
We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated EYFS Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Croydon from September 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage, creating an engaging and nurturing learning environment that enables every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school is looking to identify the right candidate quickly and is able to offer interviews and observation lessons as early as next week.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and differentiated EYFS lessons.
- Create a positive and stimulating learning environment that supports children's development.
- Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress in line with the EYFS Framework.
- Foster strong relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and colleagues.
- Promote excellent behaviour and high expectations within the classroom.
- Support the wellbeing, safeguarding, and development of all pupils.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other staff members to ensure the best outcomes for children.
- Contribute positively to the wider school community.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Previous experience teaching within EYFS, ideally in a Reception class.
- Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
- Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Ability to create a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience teaching Reception.
- Strong knowledge of phonics and early literacy development.
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
- A creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning.
What the School Offers
- A supportive and welcoming leadership team.
- Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
- A collaborative and friendly staff team.
- The opportunity to secure a role ahead of the September start date through an interview and observation lesson process.
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.
Locations
Teacher (EYFS/KS1) in Croydon, Surrey employer: Your Teaching Ltd
Join a nurturing and supportive primary school in Croydon, where you will have the opportunity to inspire young minds as an EYFS Teacher. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a collaborative work culture, this school is dedicated to fostering both student and staff growth. Enjoy the benefits of working in a welcoming environment with enthusiastic pupils and a leadership team committed to your success.
