Primary Teacher and EYFS Lead

Company: Ark
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Location: London
Job Description:

About the Role

Reports to: Principal

Location: White City, West London

Contract: Permanent, Full time

We’re seeking an inspiring EYFS Lead to drive excellence in early years education. This is a pivotal leadership role combining outstanding classroom practice with strategic responsibility for EYFS provision across the academy. Interviews will be done on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement a coherent, ambitious and inclusive EYFS curriculum aligned to Ark’s framework and statutory guidance
  • Create a language-rich, stimulating learning environment that promotes curiosity, independence and purposeful play
  • Promote strong outcomes across all areas of learning, including communication and language, early literacy and mathematics
  • Line manage EYFS staff, including teachers and support staff, providing clear expectations, regular feedback and professional guidance
  • Ensure statutory requirements, safeguarding expectations and health and safety standards are consistently met

Knowledge & Skills

  • Demonstrable commitment to raising attainment of all students in a challenging classroom environment
  • Knowledge of the national primary education system, the primary curriculum, particularly the English and maths programme
  • Proven experience of high-impact teaching and learning in EYFS
  • Strong understanding of child development, early language acquisition and play-based pedagogy
  • Experience embedding strong routines, behaviour expectations and positive learning culture

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Posted: June 1st, 2026