EYFS Teacher

Princess May Primary School is looking for an exceptional Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) teacher to drive the school forward in its pursuit of becoming exceptional in all areas, and giving our children the absolute best life chances. A July start is available for ECTs.

You may be an existing EYFS teacher or starting your teaching career as an ECT. Princess May offers a merged Nursery and Reception setting and so the ability to manage this is essential. The ability to manage other staff within the EYFS is also an essential element of the role.

Our statutory attainment is amongst the highest in Hackney and so it is vital that applicants have the intrinsic motivation and inspirational qualities to maintain these high standards. Candidates should be prepared to be hard-working, flexible and willing to go the extra mile in what is a very busy and high-performing one-form-entry school.

Our curriculum was developed and carefully crafted from the ground-up in 2020, and recognised in our 2023 Ofsted inspection as a strength. The successful applicant will be supported by our experienced EYFS lead to fully implement the EYFS curriculum. There will also be opportunities to work with Early Excellence and other external consultants.

Benefits include:

* Inner-London leadership pay scale

* Extensive planning and resources in place

* A meaningful staff wellbeing policy, including the option of taking PPA and leadership time from home

* Outstanding pupil behaviour across the school

* Extensive CPD, including National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) and WalkThru coaching

* A school dog!

The successful candidate will have:

* A passion for and be an expert in the EYFS

* Strong, demonstrable leadership skills

* A positive ‘can do’ attitude with a track record of success and a willingness to be flexible and to go the extra mile

* A commitment to driving high standards of attainment and enrichment for all pupils, including running a lunchtime club

* Excellent communication and organisational skills

* Resilience, humour and a high sense of moral purpose

* Outstanding teaching qualities

About Our School

Princess May is a one-form entry school in a vibrant area of the London Borough of Hackney, situated between Stoke Newington and Dalston. We currently have 210 pupils on roll, including a nursery, a high number of which are eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant and have English as an additional language. The school is fully inclusive and is an IQM Centre of Excellence for Inclusion. A strong teaching and learning team ensure that each child reaches their full potential, regardless of background or economic barriers.

Please contact the school office on 020 7254 1589 to book a visit and/or have a confidential discussion with the Headteacher, or email recruitment@princessmay.hackney.sch.uk

Closing date: Thursday 7 May 2026 - 12:30pm

Interviews: Week-commencing 11 May 2026

Candidates will be notified of the outcome by 6pm on the day of interview.

Please use the application form on TES to apply. CVs will not be accepted.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will go through an enhanced DBS check, with references sought before interview for all shortlisted candidates.