New Job: EYFS Teacher and Phonics Lead in London, UK

Job Description

EYFS Teacher & Phonics Lead – Hackney – September 2026

An exceptional primary school in Hackney is seeking an ambitious EYFS Teacher & Phonics Lead to join its leadership team from September 2026. This permanent opportunity would suit an experienced Early Years practitioner with a proven track record in phonics, early reading and curriculum development who is ready to drive whole-school literacy outcomes while remaining based within EYFS.

The school has established itself as one of the strongest primary settings in the borough for early reading and language development. Recent outcomes highlight the impact of its approach, with 74% of pupils achieving a Good Level of Development in EYFS compared to 65% nationally, while 95% of Year 1 pupils met the expected standard in the Phonics Screening Check, significantly above the national figure of 76%. These results reflect a sustained commitment to high-quality early education and reading provision.

The Early Years setting benefits from a carefully designed curriculum that places communication, language acquisition and learning through play at its core. Staff work within a highly collaborative environment, supported by strong leadership and a culture of continuous improvement. As the successful candidate, you will also benefit from the support of a dedicated Nursery Nurse and Teaching Assistant, allowing you to focus on high-quality teaching, intervention and leadership responsibilities.

What the school offers:

• Permanent EYFS Teacher & Phonics Lead position from September 2026
• Inner London MPS/UPS: £40,317–£62,496
• TLR1 or TLR2 available for the successful candidate
• Dedicated Nursery Nurse and Teaching Assistant support
• Off-site PPA time to support workload and wellbeing
• Established phonics systems with consistently strong outcomes
• Leadership development and future senior leadership opportunities
• Well-resourced indoor and outdoor Early Years environments

The successful candidate will have substantial EYFS experience, a strong understanding of systematic synthetic phonics and the leadership skills required to continue raising standards in early reading across the school.

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