Early Years Teacher

Position: EYFS Teacher
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary
Start Date: 8th September 2026
Location: Bexley, London, UK
Salary: £40,372 – £59,864 per annum (M1 – UPS3)

Salary will be determined based on experience and placement on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary of £59,864 is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to UPS3.
Hours of work: 8.30am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday (term time only).
Do you believe the early years lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning? A nurturing primary school in Bexley is looking for an EYFS Teacher to join their Early Years team this September.

About the Role:
We are recruiting on behalf of a nurturing, well-resourced primary school in Bexley for an EYFS Teacher to join their Early Years team on a full-time, long-term temporary basis, with strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
You will lead a Reception class within a small, close-knit Early Years team, supported by an experienced Teaching Assistant, with a well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environment already in place.
Key Responsibilities:
• Planning and delivering a broad, balanced curriculum in line with the EYFS framework
• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment, indoors and outdoors
• Carrying out ongoing observations and assessments against the Early Learning Goals
• Supporting childrens early literacy, numeracy, and personal, social and emotional development
• Working closely with a Teaching Assistant or Early Years practitioner
• Building strong relationships with parents and carers, including through learning journals and parents evenings
• Supporting smooth transitions between Nursery, Reception and Year 1

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in Reception or Nursery (EYFS)
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and Early Learning Goals
• A confident, nurturing approach to early years teaching
• The right to work in the UK
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one)

What the School Can Offer:

• A close-knit, experienced Early Years team
• A well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environment
• Strong CPD and career development opportunities
• A school that values creativity and child-led learning
• Good transport links across Bexley
Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent support and professional development for teachers and support staff. We offer:
A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
A £150 ‘refer a friend’ bonus once your referral has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), ensuring equal pay to a permanent employee.
Access to a wide range of CPD training from our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Application Process: If you meet the criteria, please apply below or contact us directly. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training; teacher roles require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful. We will retain your CV and continue to support your search for work in education.
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to equality and challenging discrimination, and to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance