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 have 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 The Successful Candidate Will Have 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 We Offer 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 Statement The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, references and satisfactory safeguarding procedures.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Megan Stride on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1067.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Megan Stride&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1067</strong></strong>