EYFS Teacher

Job Title: EYFS Teacher (Fixed Term – 1 Year)

Location: Lambeth
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 Year)
Working Hours: Full-Time
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Closing Date for Applications: 31/05/2025
Interview Date: WC 02/06/2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and Teaching:

  • Develop and deliver imaginative and stimulating lessons that align with the EYFS framework, promoting learning through play and hands-on experiences.

  • Use a variety of teaching methods to meet the individual needs of children, fostering their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.

  • Create an inviting, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration and independence.

• Assessment and Progress Monitoring:

  • Regularly observe and assess children's progress, using formative and summative assessment strategies to inform planning.

  • Maintain accurate records and produce individual learning plans to support each child’s growth.

  • Complete Learning Journals and other required documentation, celebrating achievements and identifying next steps.

• Pastoral Care and Well-Being:

  • Build warm and supportive relationships with children, promoting positive behaviour and social skills.

  • Ensure that the physical and emotional well-being of every child is a top priority.

  • Promote British Values and foster a respectful, caring community within the classroom.

• Collaboration and Communication:

  • Work closely with teaching assistants and other EYFS staff to ensure consistency and continuity of care and education.

  • Engage with parents and carers through regular communication, meetings, and progress reports.

  • Contribute to the wider school community through participation in events, assemblies, and extracurricular activities.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualifications and Experience:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a focus on Early Years Education.

  • Proven experience teaching in Nursery and/or Reception settings.

  • A thorough understanding of the EYFS framework and early childhood development.

• Skills and Attributes:

  • Passionate about early years education, with a creative and nurturing approach to teaching.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan, assess, and manage time effectively.

  • Adaptability and resilience to meet the diverse needs of young learners.

  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.