EYFS Teacher - Independent School

EYFS Teacher

Hillingdon, West London Full-Time September 2026 Start Permanent Position

A well-established independent (private) preparatory school in the Borough of Hillingdon is seeking to appoint a creative and nurturing EYFS Teacher to join their Early Years team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate early years practitioner who is confident delivering high-quality provision within a supportive, structured, and child-focused independent school setting. The role would suit someone who is enthusiastic about giving children the strongest possible start to their education in a calm and inspiring environment.

About the School

This is a respected independent preparatory school catering for children aged 3-11, with a strong local reputation for its warm atmosphere, high expectations, and commitment to developing the whole child. Class sizes are intentionally small, allowing for individual attention and strong relationships between staff and pupils.

The school offers:

• Small class sizes with excellent adult-to-child ratios in EYFS
• A well-resourced Early Years environment with both indoor and outdoor continuous provision
• A strong emphasis on play-based, experiential learning alongside structured phonics and early numeracy
• A supportive leadership team with a clear focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
• High levels of parental engagement and a strong sense of community
• Specialist teaching in areas such as music, PE, and languages from Early Years onwards
• A calm, well-maintained campus with dedicated EYFS classrooms and outdoor learning spaces

The school places a strong emphasis on combining academic foundations with creativity, independence, and confidence-building from the earliest stages.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for delivering high-quality EYFS provision, working closely with the Early Years team and senior leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging EYFS learning experiences in line with the EYFS Framework
• Creating a stimulating, language-rich, and inclusive classroom environment
• Supporting children's personal, social, emotional, and academic development
• Observing, assessing, and recording progress accurately using EYFS profiles
• Leading early phonics, literacy, and numeracy learning
• Building strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and EYFS staff to enhance provision

The school is looking for someone who can combine structure and high expectations with creativity, warmth, and flexibility.

The Ideal Candidate

The school would welcome applications from teachers who:

• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience working within EYFS (independent school experience is desirable but not essential)
• Have a strong understanding of early childhood development and play-based learning
• Are confident delivering early phonics and foundational maths
• Bring a nurturing, patient, and reflective approach to teaching
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Are committed to high standards and continuous improvement

This position would suit an experienced EYFS teacher or a confident Early Career Teacher with strong early years training and placements.

Application Details

This is a full-time, permanent position starting September 2026.

To express interest or find out more, please contact:

Marc Murphy