EYFS Teacher

EYFS Teacher – Croydon
Location: Croydon, London, CR0
Salary: £37,870–£56,154 per year
Job Type: Full-Time | Long-Term Temporary
Salary will reflect experience and qualifications in line with the London Teachers Pay Scale.

Transparency Education is recruiting an enthusiastic and nurturing EYFS Teacher for a welcoming primary school in Croydon.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher who understands how purposeful play, strong relationships and a stimulating learning environment can help young children flourish. The successful candidate will join a collaborative early years team committed to giving every child a positive, confident and engaging start to school life.

The role
As the EYFS Teacher, you will take responsibility for planning and delivering an engaging, inclusive and developmentally appropriate curriculum. You will create a safe and inspiring classroom in which children are encouraged to explore, communicate and develop independence.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Planning and delivering high-quality learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
• Creating stimulating indoor and outdoor learning opportunities
• Using observation and assessment to identify progress and next steps
• Supporting children’s communication, language, literacy and early mathematical development
• Establishing clear routines and positive expectations for behaviour
• Identifying and supporting children with additional learning or developmental needs
• Working effectively with teaching assistants and other members of the early years team
• Building constructive relationships with parents and carers
• Maintaining accurate assessment, safeguarding and pupil-development records
• Contributing to planning meetings, staff development and wider school activities

What we are looking for
• Qualified Teacher Status in the UK
• Experience teaching within Nursery or Reception
• A secure understanding of the EYFS framework and early childhood development
• Strong knowledge of observation-led planning and assessment
• The ability to create an inclusive, language-rich learning environment
• Effective classroom and behaviour-management skills
• A warm, patient and encouraging approach
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare
• Experience supporting children with English as an additional language or special educational needs would be advantageous.

This opportunity offers:
• A salary of £37,870–£56,154 per year, depending on experience
• A full-time position from September 2026
• The stability of a long-term school placement
• A welcoming and collaborative primary-school environment
• Support from an experienced early years team
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and shape classroom provision
• Ongoing guidance from your dedicated Transparency Education consultant
• The potential to build valuable long-term experience within a Croydon school

Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact us directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance