Early Years Teacher at Transparency… · City of…

Early Years Teacher

Location: Greenwich, South-East London Salary: £40,372–£59,864 per year, M1–UPS3 Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Start date: 21 September 2026

A creative and child-centred primary school in Greenwich is seeking an accomplished Early Years Teacher to join its Reception team. The school believes that excellent early education combines secure routines, rich conversation and carefully planned opportunities for children to explore.

This Early Years Teacher role offers collaborative planning and a well-developed indoor and outdoor curriculum. The successful teacher will use precise observation and assessment while keeping play, curiosity and wellbeing central to the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

Plan purposeful continuous provision and focused teaching

Establish strong foundations in phonics, language and early mathematics

Use observations to assess progress and plan next steps

Support smooth transitions and positive learning behaviours

Deploy teaching assistants effectively and work closely with families

Ensure provision is inclusive, safe and responsive to individual needs

We are seeking:

UK QTS and recent Nursery or Reception teaching experience

Thorough knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework

Strong early reading, assessment and classroom-practice skills

A warm, organised and reflective approach

The right to work in the UK

What this role offers:

Collaborative planning within an experienced Reception team

Well-developed indoor and outdoor provision

A long-term opportunity to shape children’s first year of school

Pay to scale according to experience

Why work via Transparency Education? Transparency Education is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent support and professional development for teachers and support staff. We offer: • A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance. • A £150 ‘refer a friend’ bonus once your referral has worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), ensuring equal pay to a permanent employee. • Access to a wide range of CPD training from our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. Application Process: If you meet the criteria, please apply below or contact us directly. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training; teacher roles require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful. We will retain your CV and continue to support your search for work in education. Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to equality and challenging discrimination, and to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.