Early Years Teacher

Teach Now; Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming community

Supportive leadership

Staff wellbeing

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a creative and nurturing Early Years Teacher to join a diverse primary school in Harrow.

The role focuses on the Reception year, delivering structured teaching, play and exploration to support confidence and a love of learning. You will collaborate with a supportive EYFS team, plan an engaging EYFS curriculum, develop early reading, phonics and number skills, and maintain strong communication with parents. QTS and EYFS experience are essential.

Qualifications

• QTS holders with EYFS experience.
• Strong EYFS statutory framework knowledge.
• Experience teaching in Reception or Early Years.
• Good knowledge of systematic synthetic phonics.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver an engaging EYFS curriculum.
• Develop children’s early reading, phonics and number skills.
• Create purposeful continuous provision.
• Observe and assess children’s progress accurately.
• Identify children who may require additional support.
• Maintain close communication with parents and carers.
• Work closely with teaching assistants and the wider EYFS team.

Job description

Early Years Teacher – Harrow

Position: Early Years Teacher

Location: Harrow, London

Contract: Full-time, Long-term Temporary

Start Date: 8 September 2026

Salary: £40,372–£59,864 per annum

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About the Role

Teach Now is seeking a creative and nurturing Early Years Teacher for a diverse primary school in Harrow.

The school serves a vibrant community and places particular value on communication, language development and ensuring every child feels known and included. You will join a collaborative EYFS team and take responsibility for creating an engaging Reception environment where children can learn through structured teaching, purposeful play and exploration.

The role would suit a teacher who enjoys bringing learning to life and understands how important the first year of school is in establishing confidence, routines and a love of learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver an engaging EYFS curriculum.


• Develop children’s early reading, phonics and number skills.


• Create purposeful continuous provision.


• Observe and assess children’s progress accurately.


• Identify children who may require additional support.


• Maintain close communication with parents and carers.


• Work closely with teaching assistants and the wider EYFS team.

Requirements

• QTS.


• Strong understanding of the EYFS statutory framework.


• Experience teaching within Reception or Early Years.


• Good knowledge of systematic synthetic phonics.


• Excellent communication and organisation skills.

The School Can Offer

• A welcoming and culturally diverse community.


• Experienced support staff within the Early Years provision.


• A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and teamwork.


• Opportunities to develop your EYFS practice.


• Supportive senior leadership.

Salary will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance