EYFS Teacher and Phonics Lead

Ribbons & Reeves; Little London; On-site; GBP 40,317 - 62,496; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development opportunities

Off-site PPA time

Dedicated support staff

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves seeks an EYFS Teacher & Phonics Lead for a permanent role starting September 2026 in Hackney. This position is tailored for an experienced Early Years practitioner to join a leading primary school known for outstanding early reading outcomes.

You will support a dedicated team including a Nursery Nurse and Teaching Assistant, leading initiatives to enhance literacy across the school while benefitting from strong collaborative leadership and comprehensive resources.

The position offers a competitive salary based on Inner London MPS/UPS scales, with potential TLR allowances reflecting leadership contributions.

Qualifications

• Substantial EYFS experience required.
• Strong understanding of systematic synthetic phonics essential.
• Proven track record in curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Drive whole-school literacy outcomes.
• Lead phonics instruction and early reading development.
• Support and manage a dedicated Nursery Nurse and Teaching Assistant.

Skills

Experience in phonics

Curriculum development

Leadership skills

Early reading strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant teaching certificates

Job description

EYFS Teacher & Phonics Lead Hackney September 2026

An exceptional primary school in Hackney is seeking an ambitious EYFS Teacher & Phonics Lead to join its leadership team from September 2026. This permanent opportunity would suit an experienced Early Years practitioner with a proven track record in phonics, early reading and curriculum development who is ready to drive whole‑school literacy outcomes while remaining based within EYFS.

The school has established itself as one of the strongest primary settings in the borough for early reading and language development. Recent outcomes highlight the impact of its approach, with 74% of pupils achieving a Good Level of Development in EYFS compared to 65% nationally, while 95% of Year 1 pupils met the expected standard in the Phonics Screening Check, significantly above the national figure of 76%.

The Early Years setting benefits from a carefully designed curriculum that places communication, language acquisition and learning through play at its core. Staff work within a highly collaborative environment, supported by strong leadership and a culture of continuous improvement. As the successful candidate, you will also benefit from the support of a dedicated Nursery Nurse and Teaching Assistant, allowing you to focus on high‑quality teaching, intervention and leadership responsibilities.

What the school offers:

• Permanent EYFS Teacher & Phonics Lead position from September 2026
• Inner London MPS/UPS: £40,317–£62,496
• TLR1 or TLR2 available for the successful candidate
• Dedicated Nursery Nurse and Teaching Assistant support
• Off‑site PPA time to support workload and wellbeing
• Established phonics systems with consistently strong outcomes
• Leadership development and future senior leadership opportunities
• Well‑resourced indoor and outdoor Early Years environments

The successful candidate will have substantial EYFS experience, a strong understanding of systematic synthetic phonics and the leadership skills required to continue raising standards in early reading across the school.