Job Title: EYFS Teacher (with Curriculum Leadership Responsibilities)
Location: British School of Tenerife (BST), Spain
Start Date: August 2026
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Primary / Academic Director
About the Role
Are you an Early Years expert ready to lead a curriculum? The British School of Tenerife (BST) is looking for an outstanding Early Years Teacher (Nursery/Reception) who is also passionate about EYFS Leadership.
In this dual-impact role, you will deliver high-quality, play-based learning while leading the strategic development of our EYFS curriculum. With a focus on early language acquisition and phonics within our high-EAL international community, you will play a key role in shaping the foundation of our students' education.
Why Choose BST?
- Leadership Time: Designated time out of the classroom to lead EYFS coordination and staff coaching.
- Stunning Location: Work in a BSO-framework school in beautiful Tenerife.
- Strategic Impact: Lead the transition into KS1 and design an evidence-informed, inclusive curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement an EYFS action plan focused on phonics, reading, and EAL progression.
- Curriculum Excellence: Sequence the EYFS curriculum to ensure a smooth, coherent build from Nursery through to Year 1.
- Outstanding Teaching: Model best practices in play-based pedagogy and adult-child interactions.
- Team Development: Lead and coach EYFS support staff, fostering a culture of collaborative planning and moderation.
- Community Engagement: Build strong partnerships with families through bilingual workshops and transition events.
Requirements
• Qualified teacher status (UK or equivalent) with substantial EYFS teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS Framework and proven ability to lead curriculum development in early years.
• Expertise in early language development, systematic phonics approaches and supporting EAL learners in the early years.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to engage families and work bilingually (English/Spanish) desirable.
• Commitment to inclusive practice, assessment accuracy and high expectations.
Person specification — desirable
• Experience in teaching EYFS.
• Training in Read Write Inc. (or equivalent phonics scheme), speech and language support, or child development/psychology qualifications.
• Experience in an international school setting.
How to Apply
Please submit CV, a covering letter addressing the person specification and two professional referees. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to deliver a short EYFS lesson or learning‑through‑play session and attend an interview.