Early Years Teacher - September 2026
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Sutton, Not recorded, SM3 8EP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | fa260328-425b-4971-baa5-df7b7e94d003 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who brings magic into the classroom whilst maintaining the highest standards of teaching and learning. To be successful in this exciting role, you will bring:
• Proven, hands-on experience working within an Early Years setting.
• An absolute passion and unwavering desire to work specifically with the Early Years cohort, understanding how to best support their unique developmental milestones.
• An ambitious mindset, ready to deliver outstanding, engaging, and innovative learning experiences (including foundational reading and maths skills).
• A commitment to creating a safe, joyful, and stimulating environment where every child can flourish.
We welcome applications from ECTs; your formal training in an Early Years setting is will be recognised as qualifying experience for this role.
What the school offers its staff
We know that our staff are our greatest asset. When you join us, you will find a workplace that values your growth and wellbeing:
• LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development working with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff including e-learning and face-to-face workshops.
• We believe in the importance of succession planning, and that we are well placed to support you in your next challenge.
• We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home grown’ talent.
• A robust commitment to staff health and wellbeing, providing resources and supportive networks to ensure you thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Further details about the role
Early Years Teacher starting September 2026
Are you an ambitious, creative, and dedicated educator ready to inspire our youngest learners? LEO Academy Trust is looking for a dynamic Early Years Teacher to join our thriving team. If you have a profound passion for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the drive to make a brilliant start to a child's educational journey, we want to hear from you!
The Details
• Salary:Main range (unless employed as an unqualified teacher) / Upper range. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Dependent on candidate experience.
• Contract:Permanent
• Hours:Full time or part time position available - please specify preference on your application
• Location:The Trust currently has 12 academies over 13 sites across the vibrant and diverse communities of Sutton and Surrey (Elmbridge, Reigate & Banstead, Mole Valley). We expect to welcome further academies in 2026.
• Successful applicants will initially be confirmed as appointed to the Trust, and during the second half of the Summer term confirmation of the assigned school will be provided. We invite you to share your preferred locations within your application and when you will be available from.
Equality of Opportunity
LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.
The Small Print: Application, Safeguarding & Other Information
How to Apply
Please note: THIS ROLE CAN ONLY BE APPLIED FOR VIA THE LEO ACADEMY TRUST WEBSITE - leoacademytrust.co.uk
All candidates should detail how you meet the aspects of the person specification for the role. You should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all essential criteria (if not marked as essential, please assume all are essential), by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. We are unable to accept CVs without a completed application.
Apply early as we review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be found.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in theApplicant guideon our website.
Pre-Employment Checks
In accordance with our statutory obligations, successful applicants will be subject to strict safeguarding and pre-employment checks. This will include obtaining an enhanced DBS certificate, confirming identity, and verifying your right to work in the UK. Where applicable, overseas checks will be carried out. We will also verify your professional qualifications and conduct reference checks, a full explanation for any gaps in your employment history will be required. Furthermore, as part of our ongoing due diligence, online searches (including social media) will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.
Reasonable Adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team to tell us what changes or help you might need.
About Us
To find out more about the Trust, please visit our website: leoacademytrust.co.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for someone who brings magic into the classroom whilst maintaining the highest standards of teaching and learning. To be successful in this exciting role, you will bring:
• Proven, hands-on experience working within an Early Years setting.
• An absolute passion and unwavering desire to work specifically with the Early Years cohort, understanding how to best support their unique developmental milestones.
• An ambitious mindset, ready to deliver outstanding, engaging, and innovative learning experiences (including foundational reading and maths skills).
• A commitment to creating a safe, joyful, and stimulating environment where every child can flourish.
We welcome applications from ECTs; your formal training in an Early Years setting is will be recognised as qualifying experience for this role.
What the school offers its staff
We know that our staff are our greatest asset. When you join us, you will find a workplace that values your growth and wellbeing:
• LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development working with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff including e-learning and face-to-face workshops.
• We believe in the importance of succession planning, and that we are well placed to support you in your next challenge.
• We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home grown’ talent.
• A robust commitment to staff health and wellbeing, providing resources and supportive networks to ensure you thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Further details about the role
Early Years Teacher starting September 2026
Are you an ambitious, creative, and dedicated educator ready to inspire our youngest learners? LEO Academy Trust is looking for a dynamic Early Years Teacher to join our thriving team. If you have a profound passion for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the drive to make a brilliant start to a child's educational journey, we want to hear from you!
The Details
• Salary:Main range (unless employed as an unqualified teacher) / Upper range. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Dependent on candidate experience.
• Contract:Permanent
• Hours:Full time or part time position available - please specify preference on your application
• Location:The Trust currently has 12 academies over 13 sites across the vibrant and diverse communities of Sutton and Surrey (Elmbridge, Reigate & Banstead, Mole Valley). We expect to welcome further academies in 2026.
• Successful applicants will initially be confirmed as appointed to the Trust, and during the second half of the Summer term confirmation of the assigned school will be provided. We invite you to share your preferred locations within your application and when you will be available from.
Equality of Opportunity
LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.
The Small Print: Application, Safeguarding & Other Information
How to Apply
Please note: THIS ROLE CAN ONLY BE APPLIED FOR VIA THE LEO ACADEMY TRUST WEBSITE - leoacademytrust.co.uk
All candidates should detail how you meet the aspects of the person specification for the role. You should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all essential criteria (if not marked as essential, please assume all are essential), by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. We are unable to accept CVs without a completed application.
Apply early as we review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be found.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in theApplicant guideon our website.
Pre-Employment Checks
In accordance with our statutory obligations, successful applicants will be subject to strict safeguarding and pre-employment checks. This will include obtaining an enhanced DBS certificate, confirming identity, and verifying your right to work in the UK. Where applicable, overseas checks will be carried out. We will also verify your professional qualifications and conduct reference checks, a full explanation for any gaps in your employment history will be required. Furthermore, as part of our ongoing due diligence, online searches (including social media) will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.
Reasonable Adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team to tell us what changes or help you might need.
About Us
To find out more about the Trust, please visit our website: leoacademytrust.co.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.