EYFS Reception Class Teacher
Full Time • Permanent • Required for September 2026
Rokeby School, a highly regarded independent prep school in Surrey, is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced EYFS Reception Class Teacher to join our welcoming Lower School team from September 2026.
About Rokeby School
At Rokeby, we pride ourselves on providing an inclusive learning environment where every boy is supported to thrive. Our all‑round approach to education enables pupils to achieve excellent outcomes, including strong exam results, entry to leading senior schools, and a wide range of scholarships and awards. Above all, we aim to develop confident, capable and well‑rounded young men with the world at their feet.
About the Role
We are looking for an EYFS specialist who is passionate about working with young children and committed to bringing out the best in every boy. You will be creative in your teaching, confident in using technology, and aligned with our whole‑school ethos and values.
Experience of working in an Early Years Foundation Stage setting at Reception age is essential.
What We Offer
- Excellent training and CPD opportunities
- Fee discount for children attending Rokeby
- Excellent staff lunches
- An inclusive and diverse workplace
- A beautiful setting on a private estate near Kingston, close to Richmond Park and the River Thames, with easy access to central London
- Salary according to the Rokeby pay scale
How to Apply
Please visit www.rokebyschool.co.uk/vacancies (rokebyschool.co.uk in Bing) to download the job description and application form, and to learn more about working at Rokeby School.
Your completed application, along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, should be sent to:
Mrs Lucia Sanderson, Head of Lower School
Email: vacancies@rokeby.org.uk
Early applications are encouraged and interviews will be held as soon as practicable. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
Rokeby School
George Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7PB
Telephone: 020 8942 2247
Registered Charity No: 312653
Safeguarding Statement
Rokeby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share its commitment. In this role you will be in regulated activity and therefore the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records bureau disclosure.
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the subsequent Exceptions Orders, all positions within the School are exempt. Further information on these points and our other general recruitment practices are in our Recruitment of Staff Policy on our website.