Early Years Teacher – Inspire Curiosity in Vibrant Lewisham School

Step into a game-changing role as an Early Years Teacher in Lewisham, where your passion for early childhood education will ignite bright beginnings for eager young minds. If you are a vibrant, innovative teacher seeking a lasting impact and a career-defining move, this is your moment. Join a top-rated school, shape the futures of our youngest learners, and be the educator who transforms early school experiences for children, families, and our wider community.

Exceptional professional growth awaits you here. As an Early Years Teacher, you will gain first-hand experience with an award-winning leadership team, expand your classroom mastery, and immerse yourself in an inspiring, diverse culture dedicated to creativity and holistic child development. Benefit from rich CPD, access to innovative learning tools, and a collaborative ethos where your fresh ideas are championed and celebrated. Ambition, progression, and excellence are woven into every part of school life.

Key Highlights:

• Early Years Teacher – leading a creative, nurturing EYFS classroom
• Inner London MPS1-6 (£40317 - £52300) Per Year – outstanding rewards
• Prime Lewisham location, engaging local community, excellent transport
• Recent Ofsted grade: Good to Outstanding – setting new standards
• Tailored CPD, leadership pathways, and EYFS subject specialisms
• Perfect for passionate ECTs or experienced Early Years Teachers seeking greater impact
• Well-resourced, vibrant EYFS facilities with large indoor & outdoor areas

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering inspiring, child-centred early years teaching in line with EYFS framework
• Creating a safe, stimulating classroom that celebrates every child’s uniqueness
• Driving outstanding progress in numeracy, literacy, language, and social skills
• Building strong partnerships with families to enrich the home-school journey
• Leading purposeful play, and embedding outdoor, forest-school principles
• Contributing to a collaborative team, driving whole-school excellence in EYFS delivery

Ideal Early Years Teacher for this Lewisham School:

• UK-trained, holding QTS (or equivalent)
• Evidence of Good or Outstanding references and classroom impact
• ECTs strongly encouraged if driven and reflective – experienced Early Years Teachers also welcomed
• Deep commitment to nurturing children’s curiosity and confidence
• Innovative, creative, and highly adaptable to individual needs
• Passionate about best practice, assessment, and early intervention

Why Join This Lewisham School?:

• Dynamic, welcoming culture where your contribution is celebrated
• Trailblazing CPD, leadership coaching, and rapid progression opportunities
• Spectacular EYFS environment with cutting-edge learning spaces
• Highly supportive SLT and peer network championing well-being and growth
• Connected, caring school community with positive parent involvement
• Behaviour standards and inclusion that drive real, every-day impact for children

Are you ready to begin or elevate your career as an Early Years Teacher at one of Lewisham’s most future-focused schools? Apply now – interviews run on a rolling basis for this unmissable post; don’t let this extraordinary opportunity pass you by.

How to Apply

Seize your chance to join a thriving Lewisham primary school community—submissions are being reviewed as soon as they land. If you’re ready to make a real impact, act now: your next career move could be just an application away. Don’t wait—these opportunities are moving fast!

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!