Class Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are now seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and experienced teacher to join our established and supportive EYFS team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a setting where collaboration, professional development, and high-quality early years practice are truly valued.

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school and experience our vibrant learning environment first-hand prior to applying.

What the school offers its staff

Olga Early Years offers a nurturing, play-based approach to teaching and learning, supported by a highly skilled and collaborative EYFS team. We are committed to providing the very best early years education and pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of current educational research. Staff regularly engage in national and local research projects, including those led by the EEF, ensuring our practice is innovative, reflective, and evidence-informed.

Our bespoke EYFS curriculum has been carefully designed by our dedicated EYFS staff to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. During our recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors recognised the strength of our provision, stating:

“The curriculum for early years has been carefully designed. Based on ‘big ideas’, it ensures that children are supported to build their learning on what they already know.” Ofsted 2026

Subject leadership opportunity is available.

Further details about the role

How to apply

• An application pack can be found on the school website: https://www.olga.towerhamlets.sch.uk/vacancies.
• To organise a visit contact Lisa Bradley-Jones, Headteacher, on 0208 9817127 or email admin@olga.towerhamlets.sch.uk
• Completed applications should be sent to admin@olga.towerhamlets.sch.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.