Early Years Teacher – Ignite Young Minds in Dynamic Croydon School

Step into a career-defining opportunity as an Early Years Teacher at one of Croydon’s most forward-thinking primary schools. This pivotal role offers you the chance to shape the educational futures of our youngest learners, bringing creativity, expertise, and drive to a team that celebrates innovation and excellence at every turn. If you are an inspiring Early Years Teacher eager to make a lasting impact and thrive in a vibrant, ambitious environment, we want to meet you.

As our next Early Years Teacher, you will join a nurturing, expertly led environment where bold ideas are turned into real outcomes. You will be at the heart of a purpose-built Early Years setting, immersing yourself in exceptional CPD pathways and career-accelerating experiences. This Croydon school—rated Good with Outstanding features—offers unmatched room for professional advancement, a supportive, collaborative culture, and the tools to bring your educational vision to life. Expect an unparalleled journey where your talent is recognised and valued.

Key Highlights:

• Early Years Teacher – full-time, permanent post
• Salary: Inner London MPS-UPS (£40,317–£62,496)
• Superb Croydon location with excellent transport links
• Ofsted rated Good with Outstanding features
• Gold-standard CPD & leadership fast-track schemes
• Accelerated career progression for ambitious ECTs or established teachers
• Ideal for high-calibre UK-trained educators with QTS & proven impact
• Inspiring Early Years learning suites, outdoor adventure provision, digital tech hubs

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering vibrant, child-centred learning across the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Creating high-impact schemes of work with strong emphasis on literacy & numeracy
• Championing the individual needs of every child, including SEN & EAL
• Inspiring families and collaborating with support teams to boost progress
• Modelling best practice and sharing expertise with a talented EYFS team

Ideal Early Years Teacher for this Croydon School:

• UK-trained Early Years Teacher with full QTS
• Good or Outstanding classroom references essential
• ECTs with a proven commitment to Early Years welcome
• Skilled in adaptive teaching, early assessment, and child-centred learning
• Relentlessly driven to raise standards, nurture curiosity, inspire learning

Why Join This Croydon School?:

• Dynamic, future-focused approach to Early Years education
• Culture of support, high expectations, and real collaboration
• Senior leaders deeply invested in your career trajectory
• Access to mentoring, peer networks, and bespoke CPD
• Impeccable behaviour, diverse intake, and an ethos of inclusion and attainment

How to Apply

Ready to inspire young minds in Croydon? Fast-track your application now—early submissions get priority as interviews are underway and roles are filling rapidly. Don’t let this rewarding opportunity pass you by; hit apply today and take the first step towards shaping the next generation!

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!