EYFS Teacher in Southwark

Location: Southwark, 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: 23 November 2026, or as soon as possible

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

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

Transparency Education is seeking an EYFS Teacher for a primary school opportunity in Southwark. You will combine purposeful play with well-timed teaching to help children develop across the early years curriculum.

We are looking for a teacher who can turn observations into meaningful next steps. You will create engaging provision, support early language and build trusting relationships with families as children develop independence.

• Plan a balance of child-initiated learning and focused adult-led teaching.
  
• Develop early reading, phonics, number understanding and communication.
  
• Use observation and assessment to adapt provision for individual needs.
  
• Lead classroom routines and coordinate support staff effectively.
  

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

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
  
• Secure knowledge of the EYFS and experience teaching young children.
  
• Confidence with early assessment, inclusive provision and family communication.
  
• 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.

Bring your creativity and early years expertise to the stage where attitudes to learning begin.

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 with your CV and a short outline of your approach to purposeful early years provision.

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.

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.