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Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Camden, London

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Job Description

Early Years Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Independent Pre-Prep School

Location: North-West London 
 Contract: Term-time, Monday to Friday (8:00am - 4:00pm)
 Start Date: 5th January 2026
 Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 (depending on qualifications and experience)

Our client, an independent pre-prep school in North West London, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Teacher to cover a maternity leave position.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking setting with an outstanding reputation for its nurturing environment, creative curriculum, and commitment to professional development.

The successful candidate will:

Teach and inspire a class of rising 4-year-olds within a creative, play-based framework.
Plan and deliver engaging, imaginative learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
Lead and support a small team of practitioners, fostering a collaborative approach.
Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Contribute to the wider life of the nursery community. 

The ideal candidate will be:

A qualified Early Years Teacher (QTS, EYTS or a full and relevant Level 5+ qualification).
Experienced in working within an Early Years setting (minimum 2 years).
A reflective and enthusiastic practitioner with excellent classroom practice. 

Applicants must have:

The right to work in the UK
An enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply).
Strong safeguarding awareness and commitment to equality and diversity. 

If you are a motivated Early Years professional looking for a maternity cover role in a forward-thinking, nurturing setting, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Connaught Education - The Independent Schools Specialists

Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures

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