EYFS Teacher

About Early Years Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

About Early Years Ltd. is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets from October 2026 on a full-time maternity cover basis.

You will deliver engaging EYFS lessons, plan activities aligned to the EYFS framework, and support children's communication, language and social development. The role requires QTS, EYFS experience, and a DBS with Update Service; collaborating with teaching assistants, colleagues and parents.

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• EYFS experience desirable.
• Strong understanding of EYFS framework.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS with Update Service.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate lessons as an EYFS Teacher.
• Plan and implement activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Support children's communication, language and social development.
• Monitor and assess children's progress.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, colleagues and parents.

Skills

QTS

EYFS experience

EYFS framework

Classroom management

Communication skills

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Right to work in UK

Education

QTS

Job description

EYFS Teacher

Start Date: October 2026

Location: Tower Hamlets

Full-time - Maternity Cover

Salary: £41,729 - £54,131 per year (Inner London M1 - M6)

About the role and school

We are seeking an enthusiastic EYFS Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets from October on a full-time maternity cover basis. This EYFS Teacher role offers an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Early Years team and create a strong foundation for children's educational development.

The school has a nurturing approach to early education, with a strong focus on communication, independence, social development and learning through purposeful play. The successful EYFS Teacher will benefit from a collaborative team and a supportive leadership structure.

This EYFS Teacher position would suit a confident practitioner who understands the importance of creating an engaging and stimulating early years environment. You will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality learning experiences while ensuring every child is supported to make progress.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate lessons as an EYFS Teacher
• Plan and implement activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Support children's communication, language and social development
• Monitor and assess children's progress
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
• Work closely with teaching assistants, colleagues and parents

Qualifications/Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Previous experience teaching in EYFS is desirable
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
• Right to work in the UK