Early Years Teacher

Job title: EYFS Teacher – Sutton

Location: Sutton, London

Salary: £37,870 - £56,154 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Start date: 9 November 2026

Contract: Full time, temporary, long term.

Hours: Term time; daily hours and assignment arrangements confirmed before placement.

A conversation at the water tray, a shared story or a carefully chosen number game can become the start of something bigger. Transparency Education is recruiting an EYFS Teacher for a school opportunity in Sutton.

You will create purposeful early learning that balances child-initiated play with clear adult-led teaching. These roles suit teachers who understand child development, value close relationships with families and can turn observations into thoughtful next steps.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging provision across the Early Years Foundation Stage.

• Develop communication, early literacy and number skills through play and direct teaching.

• Observe children’s learning and adjust activities to their starting points.

• Create routines that support wellbeing, independence and participation.

• Guide classroom colleagues and share useful learning updates with parents and carers.

Requirements

• QTS and experience teaching within EYFS.

• Secure knowledge of child development and the EYFS framework.

• The ability to combine nurturing relationships with well-planned, inclusive teaching.

• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete one as part of the recruitment process.

What the role offers

• The opportunity to contribute to children’s first experiences of school.

• A creative teaching role grounded in observation, play and purposeful learning.

Why work via Transparency Education?

You will have a dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance, with access to CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Our refer-a-friend scheme pays £150 for each candidate you refer after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. We pay in line with applicable Agency Workers Regulations (AWR).

Apply

Send your CV and tell us about your Nursery or Reception teaching experience and availability.

Email or call (phone number removed). Please include your availability for a 9 November 2026 start.

If you have not heard from us within two working days, your application has not progressed for this role. We may contact you about other suitable education opportunities.

Safer recruitment

Transparency Education is committed to equality and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate safer recruitment checks

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