EYFS Teacher

EYFS Teacher
Start Date: January 2026
Location: Chessington, Kingston upon Thames
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Salary: M1 - UPS 3 (Outer London)

About the role/school

Teach Plus are recruiting for a committed and enthusiastic EYFS Teacher to join a supportive, Ofsted-rated Good primary school in Chessington. Leaders and governors prioritise staff wellbeing, ensuring workload and communication are managed effectively. This is an ideal opportunity for an EYFS Teacher looking for a positive working environment with supportive leadership.

Safeguarding arrangements are robust, and behaviour is consistently good throughout the school. Staff set high expectations and pupils respond with respect, motivation, and kindness. As an EYFS Teacher, you will be entering a warm, purposeful classroom environment where relationships between staff and pupils are valued and nurtured. The school fosters a friendly, collaborative culture where every voice is heard, making it a fantastic setting to progress your teaching career.

Job Responsibilities

As an EYFS Teacher, you will:

Plan and deliver creative, engaging EYFS lessons that meet curriculum objectives

Create a stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity and independence

Track pupil progress and provide targeted support to ensure all children achieve their personal best

Support early phonics, language development, and foundational learning skills

Work collaboratively with wider staff, parents, and external professionals

Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour, and classroom routines

Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion across all EYFS activities

Qualifications/Experience

The ideal EYFS Teacher will have:

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Experience in an Early Years setting (Reception or Nursery preferred)

Strong understanding of EYFS curriculum and child development

Excellent behaviour management and communication skills

A passion for early years education and building positive relationships with young learners

Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service

Right to work in the UK

Next steps

If this EYFS Teacher position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Ryan at Teach Plus.
Alternatively, please click 'apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google-rated, London-based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role; our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest. We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education. With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London. We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work