Location: Southall, Ealing, West London
Start Date: January / February 2027
Salary: M3–UPS1 Inner London + TLR
Contract: Full-Time | Maternity Cover
Teaching Responsibility: Reception Class
Leadership Responsibility: Early Years Foundation Stage
EYFS Phase Leader Vacancy in Southall, Ealing
Are you looking for an EYFS Phase Leader position in Southall starting in January or February 2027?
Prebook Recruitment is working with a welcoming and inclusive Primary School in Southall, Ealing, looking to appoint an experienced EYFS Phase Leader for a maternity cover position.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Reception Teacher or existing Early Years Leader who is ready to take on greater responsibility within a supportive Primary School.
The successful candidate will teach a Reception class while providing leadership across the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping to maintain high standards of teaching, learning and pupil development.
The position offers M3–UPS1 Inner London pay plus a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) allowance.
EYFS Phase Leader – The Role
As EYFS Phase Leader, you will combine classroom teaching with responsibility for supporting and developing Early Years provision across the school.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Taking full teaching responsibility for a Reception class
- Leading teaching and learning across the EYFS phase
- Supporting the development and implementation of the Early Years curriculum
- Maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and assessment
- Supporting phonics, early reading and early mathematical development
- Monitoring children’s progress and identifying areas for improvement
- Working collaboratively with Nursery and Reception staff
- Supporting colleagues through coaching, guidance and sharing best practice
- Ensuring consistent approaches to EYFS teaching and assessment
- Supporting children with additional learning needs
- Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team
- Building positive relationships with parents and carers
In addition, you will play an important role in developing a consistent and engaging Early Years curriculum that supports children’s progress from Nursery through to Reception and into Key Stage 1.
Who We’re Looking For
For this EYFS Phase Leader vacancy in Southall, we’re particularly interested in hearing from experienced Early Years Teachers who can demonstrate strong classroom practice and the ability to lead others.
Ideally, you will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Substantial experience teaching within EYFS, ideally Reception
- Strong understanding of the EYFS statutory framework
- Excellent knowledge of phonics and early reading
- Experience planning and developing an engaging EYFS curriculum
- Strong understanding of assessment and pupil progress
- Confidence supporting and developing other staff
- Excellent classroom and behaviour management
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- High expectations for teaching and learning
- Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
Previous EYFS leadership experience would be desirable. However, experienced Reception Teachers who are ready to progress into their first phase leadership position are also encouraged to apply.
About the Primary School in Southall
This EYFS leadership opportunity is based at a welcoming and inclusive Primary School in Southall, within the London Borough of Ealing.
The school offers a positive environment for both pupils and staff, with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching, collaboration and children’s personal development.
The school provides:
- An established Nursery and Reception provision
- A supportive Senior Leadership Team
- A collaborative and experienced teaching team
- A diverse and inclusive school community
- Strong relationships between staff, pupils and families
- A commitment to developing teaching and learning
- Opportunities to influence Early Years practice across the school
- A supportive environment for professional development
This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who wants to make a wider contribution to Early Years education while continuing to teach within Reception.
Salary & Contract Details
- M3–UPS1 Inner London + TLR
- January / February 2027 start
- Full-time maternity cover contract
- Reception class teaching responsibility
- Leadership responsibility across Nursery and Reception
- Salary dependent on experience and agreed TLR allowance
- Further contract details available on application
Apply for This EYFS Phase Leader Position in Southall
If you’re an experienced Reception Teacher or EYFS Phase Leader looking for a maternity cover leadership opportunity in Southall, we’d love to hear from you.
Whether you’re already leading an Early Years team or looking to take the next step in your teaching career, this could be an excellent opportunity.
All applications are reviewed directly by Simon, Director of Prebook Recruitment, and we aim to contact suitable candidates within 24 hours.
Apply today or email simon@prebookrecruitment.com to discuss the position.
