EYFS Orpington

Location: Orpington South East London
Job Title: EYFS Class Teacher
Sector: Early Years / Primary Education
Contract Type: Full-Time Long-Term (Permanent opportunities available)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS/UPS dependent on experience

About the School

A warm inclusive and community-focused primary school in Orpington is seeking a passionate and dedicated EYFS Teacher to join their Early Years team on a full-time basis. The school prides itself on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where young children feel safe supported and excited to learn.

Early Years is a central strength of the school with a strong emphasis on play-based learning early language development and building secure foundations for lifelong learning. The EYFS team is well-established and supported by experienced leaders who value collaboration creativity and child-centred practice.

About the Role

As an EYFS Teacher you will take responsibility for planning and delivering an engaging play-based curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. You will support children aged 35 during a crucial stage of their development helping them build confidence independence and a love of learning.

This role would suit a nurturing and reflective teacher who understands the importance of early childhood education and is committed to inclusive practice. You will work closely with teaching assistants Early Years leaders and parents to ensure every child is supported to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as an EYFS Teacher will include:

Planning and delivering high-quality EYFS lessons and continuous provision
Creating a safe stimulating and inclusive learning environment
Supporting childrens communication language and early literacy development
Delivering phonics early reading mark-making and early mathematics
Observing assessing and tracking childrens progress using EYFS assessment frameworks
Differentiating learning to meet individual needs including SEND and EAL
Supporting childrens personal social and emotional development
Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and Early Years colleagues
Building strong relationships with parents and carers
Promoting positive behaviour and independence
Supporting indoor and outdoor learning experiences
Upholding safeguarding health and safety procedures at all times

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking an EYFS Teacher who demonstrates:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching within an EYFS setting (Nursery or Reception)
Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
A nurturing patient and child-centred approach
Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A reflective and proactive attitude

The following would be advantageous but not essential:

Experience working in a diverse school community
Experience supporting children with SEND or speech and language needs
Early Years or phonics leadership interest

Training Support & Development

The school is committed to staff development and provides:

A strong EYFS induction and mentoring programme
EYFS-specific CPD and training
SEN and inclusion-focused professional development
Supportive and approachable leadership team
Opportunities for career progression

Safeguarding Commitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks satisfactory references and safeguarding training.

Why Apply

Join a nurturing and well-resourced EYFS setting
Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team
Long-term role with the potential for permanency
Excellent professional development opportunities
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on childrens early education