Head of EYFS
Posted 2 hours 16 minutes ago by Axcis Education Recruitment
Head of EYFS Independent Preparatory School - Camden, London
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive Independent School Pay Scale + TLR (Head of EYFS)
About the Role We are seeking an outstanding, enthusiastic and experienced Early Years leader to join our thriving independent school in Camden as Head of EYFS from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational practitioner to lead and develop a dynamic Early Years department, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of the EYFS framework, a passion for child centred learning and the ability to lead a committed team in delivering an exceptional early years experience.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage the EYFS department, including Nursery and Reception provision.
- Drive excellence in teaching and learning across the Early Years setting.
- Develop and implement an engaging, creative and ambitious EYFS curriculum.
- Monitor pupil progress and ensure high levels of achievement and wellbeing.
- Support, mentor and appraise EYFS staff to maintain outstanding practice.
- Foster strong partnerships with parents and carers.
- Ensure safeguarding, welfare and health & safety requirements are consistently met.
- Contribute to the wider life of the school through events, assemblies and enrichment opportunities.
- Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support whole school development priorities.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Significant experience teaching within EYFS.
- Proven leadership or management experience within an Early Years setting.
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework and current educational practice.
- Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- A nurturing, enthusiastic and collaborative approach.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- A supportive and welcoming independent school environment.
- Motivated and engaged pupils.
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
- Competitive salary paid to scale with TLR for Head of EYFS responsibilities.
- Well resourced classrooms and facilities.
- Opportunity to shape and develop the EYFS provision within the school.
- Safeguarding and welfare commitment, with all appointments subject to enhanced DBS checks, references and satisfactory safeguarding procedures.
Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are required to provide an up to date DBS and meet other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.