Early Years Teacher

Early Years Teacher
Location: Bexley/Sidcup, London, DA14
Salary: £37,870–£56,154 per annum, plus the applicable September 2026 pay award
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 1 September 2026

Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range.
Transparency Education is seeking an accomplished Early Years Teacher for a nurturing primary school in the Bexley area. This position would suit a qualified teacher with strong EYFS knowledge who can create an engaging, language-rich environment in which young children thrive.
Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality learning through purposeful play and adult-led teaching.
• Create a stimulating, inclusive and well-organised early years environment.
• Observe and assess children’s learning and plan appropriate next steps.
• Promote communication, language, early reading, phonics and mathematical development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support children’s personal, social and emotional development.
Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Recent and successful EYFS teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Secure understanding of early language, phonics and child development.
• Excellent classroom organisation, assessment and communication skills.
Benefits

• Competitive Outer London teacher pay based on experience.
• A well-resourced early years environment.
• Supportive senior leaders and experienced early years colleagues.
• Professional-development and curriculum-leadership opportunities.
• A long-term role offering stability and continuity.
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