EYFS Teacher - Barnet

Clarus Education; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks an experienced EYFS Teacher for a permanent position starting in September 2025. The role involves creating enriching learning environments and engaging with families to support early childhood development in a supportive school setting. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team focused on play-based learning and professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive and experienced EYFS team

Well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• QTS with EYFS training and experience required.
• Evidence of continuous professional development in Early Years education.
• Degree level qualification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create stimulating learning environments and engage parents in children's development.
• Implement EYFS framework and deliver child-initiated learning.
• Provide nurturing support and address all children's needs.

Skills

Early Years development understanding

Parental engagement

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree level qualification

Job description

Qualified Teacher M1 - U3 (Salary) £36,413 - £53,994

EYFS Teacher – QTS Required – Barnet – Permanent – September 2025

Salary: £36,413-£47,568 (MPS Outer London) | September 2025 Start | Permanent

NURTURING EYFS SPECIALIST REQUIRED

Working exclusively with a delightful infant school in the heart of Barnet, I am seeking an experienced and passionate EYFS Teacher to join their dedicated early years team.

Having partnered with this school for over five years, I can confirm their exceptional commitment to early childhood development through play-based learning. Their outdoor provision is particularly impressive, offering children rich opportunities for exploration and discovery.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

QTS with specific EYFS training/experience

Understanding of child development in the early years

Ability to create stimulating learning environments

Experience with EYFS assessment framework

Strong parental engagement skills

This position would suit either an established EYFS practitioner or an NQT with strong placement experience in Reception or Nursery. The school provides excellent mentoring and a collaborative planning approach.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL)

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree level qualification

Evidence of continuous professional development in Early Years education

QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRABLE)

Early Years specialism in initial teacher training

Additional Early Years qualifications (e.g., EYPS)

Forest School training

EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL)

Successful teaching experience in EYFS (either through placements or employment)

Experience implementing the EYFS framework

Experience of planning and delivering child-initiated learning

Experience working with parents/carers to support children's development

EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE)

Experience teaching in Reception class specifically

Experience of transition from Nursery to Reception

Experience using online learning journals (e.g., Tapestry)

Experience working with external agencies

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE (ESSENTIAL)

Thorough understanding of child development (0-5 years)

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures relevant to Early Years

Ability to plan engaging, play-based learning activities

Excellent observation and assessment skills

Strong behaviour management abilities using positive approaches

Understanding of phonics teaching in Early Years

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE (DESIRABLE)

Knowledge of SEN in Early Years context

Understanding of effective outdoor learning approaches

Skill in developing language-rich environments

Knowledge of supporting EAL children in EYFS

PERSONAL QUALITIES (ESSENTIAL)

Warm, nurturing approach to working with young children

Energy and enthusiasm for Early Years education

Flexibility and adaptability

Strong communication skills with children, parents and colleagues

Commitment to inclusive practice

Good organisational skills

WHAT WE OFFER

Supportive and experienced EYFS team

Well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Collaborative planning approach

Excellent work-life balance

Supportive leadership team

If you're interested in applying for this EYFS Teacher opportunity, then please send your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will then be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed in this EYFS Teacher role. The successful EYFS Teacher will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.