Early Years Teacher and Coordrinator

About the Client

Our client is a progressive eco-school offering a nurturing environment that celebrates curiosity creativity and a love for learning. The schools approach is rooted in outdoor learning and holistic child development providing a warm inclusive and engaging space where children thrive academically socially and emotionally.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Early Years Teacher & Coordinator to lead and support the Early Years team. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and passionate about child-centered play-based learning. This position combines classroom teaching with leadership and coordination responsibilities across Early Years classes.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging developmentally appropriate lessons based on the EYFS framework with a strong focus on experiential and outdoor learning.
  
• Foster a love for learning through play storytelling movement and creative exploration.
  
• Observe and assess childrens development ensuring individual learning journeys are supported and documented.
  

Leadership & Coordination

• Mentor and guide Early Years teachers ensuring consistency in teaching standards and alignment with the schools philosophy.
  
• Design and implement age-appropriate curricula aligned with EYFS principles and the schools holistic approach.
  
• Collaborate closely with parents providing communication workshops and guidance on early childhood development.
  
• Ensure safeguarding health and safety standards are upheld always.
  
• Work with senior leadership to improve early childhood education delivery continuously.
  

• A confident caring and committed educator with strong leadership ability.
  
• Creative and flexible fostering trust and engagement among children staff and parents.
  
• Passionate about sustainability and integrating environmental awareness into daily learning.
  
• An excellent communicator capable of working effectively in a multicultural environment.
  
• Dedicated to inclusivity and ensuring all children feel valued and supported regardless of background or learning style.
  

Requirements

• Must have a Degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education
  
• Must have a TSC registration.
  
• At least 6 years experience in play-based holistic learning environments.
  
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership or coordination role within Early Years.
  
• Strong understanding of EYFS principles and best practices.
  
• Proficiency in ICT and digital learning tools is an advantage.
  
• First Aid and Safeguarding certification (or willingness to obtain).
  
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and diverse school community.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  
• Health insurance for the employee and up to four family members (inpatient).
  
• Private retirement scheme.
  
• Staff fee benefit of up to 75% for up to three children (taxable benefit).
  
• Professional development opportunities including workshops conferences and limited education sponsorships.
  
• A collaborative work environment that values creativity work-life balance and staff well-being.