Love those early classroom moments when curiosity kicks in?

We’re working with a number of welcoming primary schools across Southwark who are looking for Early Years Teachers for roles starting this Easter and September.

These schools are searching for teachers who enjoy creating engaging, nurturing learning environments where young children feel confident, supported, and excited to learn. Whether you’re an experienced Early Years teacher or an ECT looking for the right school to start your journey, we’ll help match you with a setting where you can really thrive.

From supportive leadership teams to well-resourced Early Years classrooms, these schools are focused on giving children the best possible start to their learning journey.

What the role involves

• Teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception)
• Creating engaging, play-based learning experiences
• Supporting children’s early development in communication, social skills, and learning
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Working closely with Early Years practitioners and support staff

What we’re looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching in Early Years / EYFS or relevant primary placements
• A nurturing and creative teaching style
• Strong classroom management and organisation skills
• A passion for supporting children in their earliest stages of learning

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy to support your development
• Support from a dedicated consultant who knows the local schools
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local placements
• Referral scheme – earn rewards for recommending friends

Interested in an Early Years role this Easter or September?
Apply today or get in touch to chat about the schools and settings that might suit you best.

We’re already speaking with schools across Southwark, so now’s the perfect time to secure your next Early

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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