Job Description:

EYFS Teacher

Location: Lewisham, London, England

Salary: £41,729–£64,684 per year (annual salary equivalent), depending on qualifications and experience. Actual pay basis and assignment terms confirmed before placement.

Start date: 04 January 2027

Contract: Full-time, temporary, long-term.

Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.

About the role

Transparency Education is seeking an EYFS Teacher for a January school opportunity in Lewisham. You will build on children’s interests to develop communication, early skills and positive attitudes to learning.

Your teaching will blend rich interactions, carefully planned provision and focused sessions. We are looking for someone who can see the learning within play and use assessment to decide when to guide, extend or step back.

Key responsibilities

• Design provision that promotes exploration across the EYFS areas of learning.
  
• Teach early phonics and number concepts through age-appropriate activities.
  
• Review development and work with families and support staff on individual next steps.
  

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
  
• Experience teaching in the EYFS and confidence using observation and assessment.
  
• Strong family communication and an inclusive approach to classroom routines.
  
• Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.
  

Higher rates reflect substantial relevant teaching experience and qualifications. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.

What the role offers

Bring creativity and professional judgement to the stage where children’s confidence as learners takes shape.

Why Transparency Education?

We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:

• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
  
• A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
  
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable.
  
• Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
  

Apply today

Apply with your CV, EYFS experience and availability to start the spring term on 4 January.

Email (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date.

If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.

Safer recruitment

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks.