Early Years Teacher

ACS EGHAM PSO; Egham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ACS International School Egham, Surrey, is seeking an outstanding Early Years Teacher to join a collaborative team in a play-based, inquiry-led environment. You will work with EYFS principles and integrate Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Te Whāriki pedagogies to nurture children's curiosity and sense of belonging.

The role is full-time and fixed term ending 31 July 2027, with a start date as soon as possible.

Job description

ACS is seeking an Early Years Teacher to start as soon as possible.

Do you believe young children learn best through play, curiosity and relationships? Do you set up an environment that invites wonder and then step back to watch what children do with it? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

ACS Egham is an IB World School offering all four IB programmes to students from more than 40 nations. Our Early Years team works across Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grade 1 in a play-based, inquiry-led environment built around continuous provision. We are looking for an outstanding teacher to join a collaborative team of experienced educators.

You will be confident with the EYFS and experienced in using it well, not just complying with it. We are looking for a teacher who integrates the best of Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Te Whāriki pedagogies; focusing on carefully prepared environments and the environment as the "third teacher", documentation that makes learning visible, and a deep respect for children's agency, identity and belonging. Experience of the IB Primary Years Programme is welcome but not essential. We will support you to grow into it.

In return, we offer a warm and thoughtful team, beautiful grounds, small classes, strong professional development, and a community of families who value early childhood.

Location: ACS International School Egham, Surrey

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-time, fixed term ending July 31st 2027

Salary: Teacher pay scale plus benefits

Closing date: 12th October 2026

Applicants must already reside in and have right to work in the UK as this role is to commence as soon as possible.

Safeguarding

ACS International Schools is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity strengthens our community and helps us fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.

ACS is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with barred list check, satisfactory references, prohibition checks and overseas checks where applicable. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we may also carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates.