Job Description

EYFS Teacher - Watford, Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time
Salary: £34,397 - £46,838 per annum (FTE)
Start Date: 23rd February 2026

Tradewind Recruitment is currently supporting a well-regarded primary setting in Watford in their search for an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teacher to join their team from February 2026 on a temporary basis, with the possibility of a permanent post after Easter.

About the Role:
Our client is a forward-thinking and inclusive school that places a strong emphasis on creativity, community and pupil wellbeing. As part of a supportive and ambitious multi-academy trust, the school offers exceptional professional development and career progression opportunities.

What the School Offers:

  • A creative and engaging curriculum that encourages enjoyment in learning
  • A welcoming and diverse school community with strong parental and stakeholder involvement
  • A robust CPD programme, including high-quality mentoring and support
  • Collaboration with an experienced teacher in a parallel class
  • Opportunities for innovation and initiative
  • Visionary trust leadership with a child-centred ethos
  • A comprehensive healthcare plan, including private medical cover, well-being care, physiotherapy, counselling and lifestyle health screenings
  • Access to a childcare voucher scheme

What We're Looking For:
The successful candidate will be:

  • Passionate about early years education and inspiring young learners
  • Energetic, positive and approachable
  • Committed to high standards and expectations for all pupils
  • Well-organised and proactive in their approach
  • A team player who is open to collaboration and professional growth

About the School:
Our client is part of a vibrant, three-school multi-academy trust based in Watford. Each school retains its own character but benefits from the shared values and resources of the trust. The schools are known for their inclusive ethos and for placing mental health and wellbeing at the heart of their culture-for pupils, staff and families alike. Located within easy reach of Central London and major transport routes (M25/M1), the area is well-connected and richly diverse, providing a rewarding teaching environment.

If you are an enthusiastic EYFS teacher seeking a new opportunity in a nurturing and dynamic setting, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with Tradewind Recruitment to find out more and arrange a visit to our client school.