Early Years Teachers

September is your reset button.

New classroom. New team. The same love for Early Years that got you into teaching in the first place.

We’re working with a group of warm, well-led primary schools across Lewisham who are looking for brilliant Early Years teachers for long-term roles starting in September. These aren’t “fill a gap and see how it goes” bookings. They’re proper opportunities to settle in, build relationships, and make your mark from day one.

If you’ve been thinking, “I need a school that actually gets Early Years,” keep reading.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time, long-term EYFS teaching roles

• Supportive SLT who value play-based learning

• Well-resourced classrooms, no scrabbling for glue sticks

• Settled teams who plan together and share the load

• Schools that understand phonics, routines, and the magic of continuous provision

Whether you’re an ECT looking for strong mentoring or an experienced teacher who wants autonomy without the faff, we’ll match you with a school that fits your style.

You’ll need:

• UK QTS

• Recent experience in EYFS

• A calm, confident presence in the classroom

• A genuine love for those lightbulb moments

Why work with Protocol Education?

We keep things simple, supportive, and honest. No chasing, no guessing, no umbrella companies.

You’ll get:

• Weekly pay through PAYE

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy

• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings

• Streamlined registration and local placements

• A referral scheme that actually rewards you

And because emotional wellbeing matters in Early Years as much as phonics does, we always encourage our teachers to become Thrive trained. If you’re not already, we can get you on our free Thrive training. It’s a real boost for your CV and schools love it.

September roles in Lewisham are already being snapped up, and schools are meeting teachers now. If you’re ready for a change, or just curious about what’s out there, let’s have a proper chat.

Your next classroom could be closer than you think.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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