Early Years Teacher – Inspire & Nurture in a Dynamic Lewisham School

Step into a pivotal role as an Early Years Teacher in one of Lewisham’s most forward-thinking primary schools, where your creativity and expertise will ignite early passions and shape eager minds. This is a standout opportunity for an innovative, energised Early Years Teacher to make an indelible mark from the very start of a child’s educational journey. Join a talented team committed to fostering excellence and cultivating an environment where every young learner’s potential takes flight. The school seeks an ambitious, nurturing, and driven Early Years Teacher ready to make a transformative impact from day one.

Experience world-class professional growth in a vibrant, values-led setting where curiosity and achievement are celebrated daily. As an Early Years Teacher here, you’ll benefit from exceptional mentorship, access to cutting-edge resources, and continuous opportunities for career advancement. The school’s Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ provision is matched only by the ambition of its staff and student community. Take your teaching to the next level with inspirational colleagues, extensive CPD, and the freedom to develop your own practice.

Key Highlights:

• Early Years Teacher role with outstanding autonomy and responsibility
• Up to £220 Per Day DOE
• Located in the heart of Lewisham – excellent transport links
• Ofsted graded Good with Outstanding features
• CPD at every career stage, from ECTs to experienced teachers
• Purpose-built indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Ideal for UK-trained, creative Early Years Teachers ready for accelerated impact
• Tech-enabled classrooms and bespoke early years resources

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading dynamic EYFS learning, inspiring all abilities in a supportive space
• Designing and delivering imaginative, child-centred curriculum plans
• Creating a nurturing classroom culture of exploration, enquiry and joy
• Building foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills
• Harnessing innovative resources to unlock every child’s unique potential
• Collaborating closely with EYFS specialists, SEN teams and families
• Assessing, tracking and celebrating children’s rapid progress

Ideal Early Years Teacher for this Lewisham School:

• UK-trained Early Years Teacher with QTS (or on track for award)
• Excellent or Outstanding graded classroom references
• Confident, reflective, and impact-driven practice
• Open to exceptional ECTs as well as experienced practitioners
• Passion for Early Years pedagogy and child-centred learning
• Sets high expectations for children and self; unafraid to innovate
• Ready to contribute to a dynamic, high-performing team culture

Why Join This Lewisham School?:

• Strong, supportive leadership and mentoring at every stage
• Professional development tailored to your ambitions
• Warm, diverse, and highly engaged parent community
• Rich CPD, frequent peer-collaboration, and national conferences
• Outstanding facilities tailored for hands-on and outdoor learning
• Opportunity to champion best practice in Early Years across the school
• Culture of collegiality and high achievement, where your voice matters

Join a Lewisham school defined by its courage to innovate and passion for lifelong learning. This is your chance to thrive as an Early Years Teacher, surrounded by expert colleagues and limitless possibilities. Applications are invited from exceptional educators ready to make their next purposeful move – interviews for this Early Years Teacher role begin soon. Act now to secure your future and theirs.

How to Apply

Ready to inspire young minds in Lewisham? Don’t wait—these Primary and Early Years teaching posts are being snapped up fast! Submit your application right away to secure your chance, as interviews are already being scheduled for outstanding candidates.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Inner London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!