Early Years (EYFS) Teacher & Lead at Surbiton High Boys' Preparatory School

Early Years (EYFS) Teacher and Lead at Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Start Date: January 2027

At Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School, we believe that the early years lay the foundations for a lifetime of learning. We are seeking an outstanding and inspirational Early Years (EYFS) Teacher and Lead to join our thriving School from January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years practitioner and leader to shape and develop our EYFS provision, ensuring every child benefits from an ambitious, nurturing and enriching start to their educational journey. Working closely with the Head of the Boys’ Preparatory School and Senior Leadership Team, you will drive excellence in teaching and learning, lead colleagues within the EYFS, and play a key role in delivering the School’s strategic vision.

At Surbiton High Boys’ Prep, our pupils are encouraged to explore who they are and what they aspire to become. We develop confident, happy and resilient young people who are well prepared for the next stage of their education, and we are looking for a passionate leader who shares this commitment.

Our School has an excellent record of academic achievement, underpinned by a broad, challenging and carefully planned curriculum from Reception to Year 6. With approximately 230 pupils and 75 dedicated teaching and support staff, we are proud to offer an environment where curiosity is nurtured, learning is celebrated and every child is encouraged to fulfil their potential.

What you'll be doing

• Providing strategic and operational leadership for the EYFS, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.
• Developing and implementing innovative teaching and learning initiatives that enhance progress, attainment and personal development for all pupils.
• Leading the planning, monitoring and evaluation of EYFS provision, ensuring a broad, engaging and memorable curriculum.
• Taking responsibility for the assessment of the Early Learning Goals, working closely with the Head of the Boys’ Preparatory School.
• Analysing pupil data and implementing effective action plans to drive continuous improvement.
• Leading and supporting the induction, mentoring and professional development of EYFS colleagues.
• Modelling outstanding teaching practice through full-time class teaching within the EYFS.
• Building strong partnerships with parents, ensuring effective communication regarding pupil achievement, wellbeing and development.
• Representing the School at local EYFS networks, cluster groups and professional forums, ensuring best practice and compliance with local and national expectations.
• Supporting pupil and staff recruitment activities, School events, marketing initiatives and wider community engagement.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across United Learning and beyond to share expertise and develop best practice.

What you'll bring:

• Significant experience of teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• The ability to inspire, support and develop colleagues through effective leadership.
• Experience of monitoring pupil progress and using assessment data to improve outcomes.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• A collaborative and reflective approach, with high expectations for both pupils and staff.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, equality of opportunity and pupil wellbeing.
• A strong understanding of outstanding EYFS pedagogy and current educational developments.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a passionate and experienced early years teacher who is ready to take the next step in their career or bring their existing leadership experience to an exceptional school community. You will be an inspirational educator with a child-centred approach, a commitment to excellence and a genuine desire to help every pupil flourish. You will share the School's values and actively promote our ethos of ‘May Love Always Lead Us’ and ‘The Best in Everyone’.

Why join Surbiton High School?

Join a thriving and forward-thinking school where academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. You will work alongside talented and supportive colleagues in an environment that values curiosity, innovation and professional growth.

What we offer

At Surbiton High School, we are committed to supporting our staff both professionally and personally. In return, we offer a competitive salary, extensive CPD and career development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, complimentary school lunches, fee reduction for children attending the School and other United Learning schools, membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme or APTIS Scheme, sabbatical opportunities for long service, a generous rewards programme, excellent transport links, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, motivated and committed school community.

Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School and Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School are part of Surbiton High School.

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and fully committed to celebrating and respecting inclusion and diversity throughout our community.

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online/social media searches.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email

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