EYFS Lead

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Reception Teacher and EYFS Lead to join a primary school in West Drayton on a full-time contract, starting as soon as possible and continuing until July 2027.

About the role

Location: West Drayton, West London
Contract: Full-time, maternity cover
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until July 2027
Salary: £34,514–£51,179 per annum, depending on experience, plus TLR 2b of £5,192

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher with a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) who can combine outstanding classroom practice with effective leadership. You will lead the Reception class while overseeing the development and delivery of EYFS provision, ensuring children receive an engaging, nurturing and high-quality early education.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children's early development, promoting positive learning experiences and working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards across the EYFS setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons for Reception pupils in line with the EYFS framework.

• Lead and coordinate EYFS provision, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and care.

• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment and monitoring of children's progress across the Early Years setting.

• Create a stimulating learning environment that supports children's communication, language, physical, social and emotional development.

• Use observations and assessments to identify individual needs and plan appropriate next steps.

• Support staff in developing effective EYFS practice and maintaining consistent approaches to teaching and learning.

• Promote inclusive practice and ensure all children receive appropriate support and opportunities to succeed.

• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, supporting a smooth transition between home, nursery and school.

• Ensure safeguarding procedures and statutory EYFS requirements are followed.

• Contribute to school improvement and the continued development of Early Years provision.

About the school

The school is a welcoming Church of England primary school in West Drayton, committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and supportive environment where children are encouraged to flourish. With an emphasis on developing the whole child, the school aims to foster curiosity, confidence, positive relationships and a love of learning from the earliest stages of education.

The successful candidate will join a school community that values high-quality teaching, strong relationships with families and a collaborative approach to helping every pupil achieve their potential.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of EYFS Lead you will:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has strong experience teaching within EYFS, ideally in a Reception class.
• Has previous leadership experience or the ability to demonstrate the skills required to lead an EYFS team.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of the EYFS framework, curriculum planning and early childhood development.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
• Can motivate and support colleagues to deliver high-quality provision.
• Has strong communication skills and can build effective relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Years of previous experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 7508 or email [email protected].