Reception Teacher (EYFS) - Independent Prep School | Inner London | September 2026

Location: North London

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Maternity Cover, Full Time

Salary: Competitive, based on the schools'' pay scale (-40,000 - -50,000)

Class Size: Fewer than 20 pupils

A welcoming and well-established independent school in Islington is seeking a Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic EYFS or KS1 teacher who is passionate about early years education and wants to work in a creative, nurturing and supportive school environment with small class sizes and strong pastoral care.

The school is known for its:

• Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
• Strong focus on pastoral care and wellbeing
• Individualised learning and creativity
• A balanced approach combining modern classroom technology with traditional core skills such as phonics, reading and handwriting

The school community is warm, collaborative and supportive, with engaged parents and a strong sense of community.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging EYFS learning experiences
• Support children''s development through play-based and structured learning
• Assess, record and monitor pupil progress

Candidate Requirements

• B.Ed, Cert Ed or PGCE
• Experience teaching within EYFS or KS1
• Strong classroom management and teaching skills
• Ability to create a stimulating and safe learning environment
• Excellent communication skills with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and professional development
• A positive, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to school life

If you have the required skills to be considered for the post, we welcome an application from you. For further details, contact Joseph at Connaught Education.

Connaught Education - The Independent Schools Specialists

Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.