POSITION
EYFS Assistant Headteacher

ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Prospero Teaching is delighted to be supporting a warm, inclusive, and welcoming primary school in Tooting, South West London, in their search for an EYFS Assistant Headteacher to join their exceptional team. This popular one-form entry school is known for its nurturing ethos, collaborative culture, and strong commitment to both pupil and staff development. The leadership team is supportive and forward-thinking, placing high value on staff well-being and professional growth.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location - Tooting, South West London
Position - EYFS Assistant Headteacher
Type of work - Leadership and class-based teaching - including strategic oversight of the EYFS phase, supporting curriculum development, leading staff, monitoring teaching & learning, and carrying out class teacher responsibilities (planning, preparation, assessment, and parent engagement).
Start date - 5th January 2026
End date - July 2026 with a view to extend to the end of academic year 2026/27
Contract type - Temporary
Full time/part time - Full time
Rate Of Pay: LGPS (dependent on experience)
Hours - 8:00am - 16:00pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in EYFS / KS1
DBS on the Update Service
Strong knowledge of the EYFS Framework, National Curriculum, and effective assessment practices.
Proven ability to deliver high-quality teaching that promotes progress and inclusion for all pupils.
Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
Commitment to safeguarding, well-being, and continuous professional development.
Collaborative, reflective, and passionate about providing the best start to every childs education

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER:
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team