Early Years Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Reception (EYFS) Teacher for a primary school in Walthamstow, E11. The role is open to both NQT's and experienced teachers, with a September 2026 start on a temporary contract lasting two terms.

You will be delivering EYFS lessons, managing class activities, and engaging with parents during evenings. The school offers a supportive SLT, development opportunities and a chance for contract extension or a permanent position based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year EYFS teaching experience in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality EYFS lessons and ongoing assessment.
• Plan, prepare, mark, and contribute to parent evenings.
• Support safeguarding and welfare in line with school policy.

Skills

EYFS teaching experience

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE - Reception (EYFS) Teacher

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for an EYFS Primary Teacher for a Primary school in Walthamstow, E11.

The school is a popular mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff.

The position is open to both NQT's and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Walthamstow, E11
• Position - Reception Primary Teacher
• Type of work - Class Teacher - planning, preparation, marking, parents evenings etc
• Contract or position start date - September 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - 2 terms until end of the academic year July 2027
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2027
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary Contract
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate 170 per day
• Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year EYFS teaching experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team