We are looking for a passionate and inspiring EYFS Class Teacher to join our friendly and inclusive primary school in Romford from January 2026.
About the role
As an EYFS teacher, you will be responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. You will work closely with teaching assistants to create a stimulating, safe, and nurturing environment, ensuring that all children make excellent progress across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and deliver high-quality, creative EYFS lessons.
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Foster a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment.
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Observe, assess, and track children’s progress to inform planning.
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Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
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Work collaboratively with the EYFS team to develop the curriculum and learning resources.
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Maintain high expectations for behaviour, wellbeing, and personal development.
We Are Looking For
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A qualified teacher with EYFS experience (ECTs welcome).
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Someone passionate about early years education and child development.
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A proactive, enthusiastic, and reflective practitioner.
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A team player committed to inclusive and high-quality teaching.
If you are an EYFS teacher looking to make a meaningful impact in Romford from January 2026, we warmly welcome your application.
About the school
Our school, at the heart of the Romford community, is known for its nurturing ethos, strong pastoral care, and high expectations. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive, stimulating environment where children feel safe, confident, and excited to learn. As part of our EYFS team, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s earliest learning experiences.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of EYFS Teacher you will:
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training
or qualifications required for this position are:
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 065 708 or email [email protected].
