Reception Teacher / Leader

Reception Teacher / Leader

Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term 

Salary: Inner London Salary (TLR available for EYFS Lead) 

Start Date: September 2026 

Closing Date: 15th May 2026

Are you an inspiring leader ready to shape the first steps of our youngest learners within a faith-filled community?

At Archbishop Sumner CofE Primary School, we are looking for a dedicated and aspirational EYFS Lead to join our family. As a Church of England school, we work together inspired by a living Christian faith. Our vision is to love and serve our diverse community, equipping each child with the skills and knowledge to thrive from the very beginning.

Why teach at ABS?

• A Growing Community: strong partnerships with local nurseries for seamless transitions

• Unique Learning Environments: dedicated eco-garden for child-centred exploration

• Pedagogical Excellence: proven, high-impact approaches including Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised for phonics and Talk for Writing to develop early literacy.

• Whole-School Impact: be a champion for early education, developing a whole-school understanding of the vital role EYFS plays as the foundation for all areas of the curriculum.

• Professional Growth & Subject Leadership: opportunities for career progression, including subject leadership across the whole school.

• A Values-Led Environment: We live by the Christian principles of love, hope, integrity, and respect.

The Role

You will provide high-quality teaching to ensure Reception pupils meet the statutory requirements of the EYFS Framework. If appointed as EYFS Lead, you will also:

•         Lead a child-centred curriculum prioritising the seven areas of learning.

•         Advocate for Early Years pedagogy school wide.

•         Lead a designated subject area across the school to drive standards.

How to Apply: We warmly welcome visits to see our wonderful eco-garden and school in action. Please contact Mrs Kealy at info@absprimary.school for an application pack.

Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks.

Diversity:
Archbishop Sumner CofE Primary School (London, SE11) is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

How to apply:
How to Apply: We warmly welcome visits to see our wonderful eco-garden and school in action. Please contact Mrs Kealy at info@absprimary.school for an application pack. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as received and therefore early application is strongly advised. We remain the right to close or extend this advert at any time. We will not accept CV's.