EYFS Teacher Maternity Cover

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive London school is seeking a passionate and creative teacher to join their team starting February 2026. The ideal candidate will teach in Reception and support a bilingual curriculum with a Christian ethos. Responsibilities include developing engaging lessons, managing classroom behavior, and effective assessment strategies. The position offers a competitive salary between £41,935 and £50,474 based on experience, within a supportive environment that encourages professional development.

Benefits

Supportive teaching team

Professional development opportunities

Use of MacBook and iPad

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching and supporting a bilingual curriculum.
• Ability to develop engaging lessons tailored to student needs.
• Demonstrate high standards of professional conduct and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Teach effectively in a bilingual environment.
• Establish a safe, stimulating classroom culture.
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons.
• Use assessment to inform teaching and improve outcomes.
• Engage with parents about pupil progress.

Skills

Teaching in English or French

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Differentiation

Assessment and feedback

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Relevant degree

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for. We are looking for a passionate and creative teacher who will join our teaching team from February 2026 to teach in Reception - EYFS. We are seeking an individual who wants to be part of the ongoing creation and development of a school that is unique and innovative and that becomes an inspiration to others. You will be passionate about learning and teaching and supporting our bilingual curriculum and inclusive Christian ethos. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and regret we are unable to consider ECTs.

Responsibilities

• To be able to teach children effectively in either English or French.
• Set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils by:
  • Establishing a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect that reflects the bilingual nature and Christian ethos of the school.
  • Setting goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions.
  • Demonstrating consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
  • Promoting good progress and outcomes for pupils by: being accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes; planning teaching to build on pupils\' capabilities and prior knowledge; guiding pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs; demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on learning; encouraging pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and learning.
• Demonstrate good subject knowledge by:
  • Having a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, fostering and maintaining pupils’ interest in the subject, and addressing misconceptions.
  • Demonstrating a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promoting the value of scholarship.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of and taking responsibility for promoting high standards of Literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English and French.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons by:
  • Imparting knowledge and developing understanding through effective use of lesson time.
  • Promoting a love of learning and pupils’ intellectual curiosity.
  • Setting homework and planning other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired.
  • Reflecting systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching.
  • Contributing to the design and provision of an engaging bilingual curriculum within the relevant subject area(s).
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils by:
  • Knowing when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively.
  • Having a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these.
  • Demonstrating an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of pupils, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development.
  • Having a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment by:
  • Knowing and understanding how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements.
  • Making use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress.
  • Using relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons.
  • Giving pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encouraging pupils to respond to the feedback.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe environment by:
  • Having clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and taking responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.
  • Having high expectations of behaviour and establishing a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly.
  • Managing a class effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them.
  • Maintaining good relationships with pupils, exercising appropriate authority, and acting decisively when necessary.
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities by:
  • Making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
  • Developing effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support.
  • Deploying support staff effectively to maximize learning.
  • Taking responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues.
  • Supporting and participating in research particularly in the area of the school’s bilingual specialism.
  • Communicating effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being.
• For teachers who are not newly qualified: lead a curriculum subject and lead an extra-curricular activity.

What the school offers its staff

• Enthusiastic, well behaved and motivated learners with families who are highly supportive and passionate about the school.
• An innovative educational approach and the opportunity to shape the development and ethos of our new school.
• A highly supportive team and excellent opportunities for professional development and developing leadership skills.
• A state-of-the-art learning environment and the opportunity to be involved in resourcing the school for the future.
• The opportunity to develop your French language skills and to visit our link schools/take part in language learning opportunities in France via our partnership with Eurostar.
• The use of your own MacBook and iPad and the latest technology to support learning and teaching.
• A competitive salary in the range of £41,935pa to £50,474pa (Outer London Scale) based on experience.

Personal and Professional Conduct

Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by:

• Treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.
• Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions.
• Promoting an open and inclusive approach with respect for the rights of others.
• Not undermining fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways, which exploit pupils’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law.
• Having proper and professional regard for the Christian ethos, policies and practices of the school and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.
• Having an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.