Job Description

EYFS Teacher – Founding Role at Brand‑New Pre‑Preparatory School Opening September 2026

Full‑Time | Permanent | Essex/London Boarder

Are you an ambitious EYFS Teacher excited by the rare opportunity to shape a brand‑new school from its very first day? Ribbons & Reeves are supporting a newly opening pre‑preparatory school seeking a passionate EYFS Teacher to join their founding team this September.

This is a unique role for an EYFS Teacher with strong academic credentials and a desirable subject specialism, ready to help build an exceptional Early Years environment from the ground up.

About the School

This brand‑new setting has been designed to inspire curiosity, independence, and creativity. As an EYFS Teacher, you will benefit from:

• Founding Team Opportunity – Influence routines, culture, curriculum, and early‑years provision from day one.

• Exceptional Facilities – Purpose‑built learning spaces designed to elevate EYFS practice.

• Outstanding Development – A leadership team committed to nurturing talent and offering clear progression pathways.

• Warm, Family‑Focused Ethos – A nurturing environment where relationships and wellbeing are central.

• Innovative Curriculum Approach – Freedom to deliver engaging, play‑based learning enriched by your subject specialism.

This is the perfect environment for an EYFS Teacher who wants to innovate, lead, and grow within a brand‑new school.

The Role - As an EYFS Teacher, you will:

• Deliver inspiring, child‑centred learning across the Early Years

• Use your subject specialism to enrich the curriculum and enhance children’s early experiences

• Create a warm, inclusive classroom where every child feels valued

• Contribute to shaping the school’s vision, routines, and culture

• Build strong relationships with families and the wider community

• Work collaboratively with a small, passionate founding team

This role offers exceptional scope for an EYFS Teacher who wants to make a lasting impact.

Academic Requirements & Desirable Specialism - The school is seeking an EYFS Teacher with:

• Strong academic background – High‑grade GCSEs, strong A‑Levels, and a 2:1 or First‑Class degree

• A subject specialism (highly desirable) to enhance EYFS provision and contribute to wider school development

• A secure understanding of child development and EYFS pedagogy

• Creativity, reflection, and a genuine excitement for building something new

• A positive, collaborative approach to school life

Whether you are an experienced EYFS Teacher or a talented ECT with excellent academics, this is a rare and exciting opportunity.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your EYFS career and join a brand‑new school opening this September, apply with your updated CV today.

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