Early Years Teacher

TeacherActive Limited.; Morley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an Early Years Teacher for a long-term role in Derby (DE21). You will deliver the EYFS curriculum, plan learning through play, and use observations to support progress.

The successful candidate will hold QTS or be an Early Career Teacher, have strong phonics knowledge, an understanding of SEND, and a creative, nurturing approach.

The role offers daily pay between £150 and £200, with market-leading rates and ongoing CPD through TeacherActive.

Qualifications

• QTS or ECT status required.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and phonics.
• Experience using observations and Assessment for Learning (AfL).
• Understanding of SEND and adaptive teaching strategies.
• Creative, nurturing and enthusiastic approach to Early Years education.
• Driving licence would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver the EYFS curriculum in a reception/early years setting.
• Develop purposeful continuous provision and learning through play.
• Use observations and AfL to identify next steps and scaffold activities.
• Support progress and inclusion for all children.

Skills

QTS

ECT

EYFS knowledge

Phonics

AfL observations

SEND understanding

Creative nurturing approach

Driving licence (beneficial)

Job description

Early Years Teacher

Location: Derby, DE21
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £150 - £200 per day

Are you an Early Years Teacher who knows how to turn play, exploration and curiosity into meaningful learning?

Do you have QTS, or are you an ECT looking for a supportive EYFS environment where you can develop your classroom practice?

Can you confidently combine phonics, continuous provision and creative learning while ensuring every child makes progress?

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming primary school in Derby (DE21) to recruit an enthusiastic Early Years Teacher for a long-term position. The school is looking for a teacher who can bring energy and creativity into the Early Years classroom while providing the structure, consistency and nurturing environment young children need to thrive.

This Early Years Teacher position will involve planning and delivering the EYFS curriculum, developing purposeful continuous provision and creating opportunities for children to learn through play. You will use observations and Assessment for Learning (AfL) to identify next steps, scaffold activities for different levels of ability and monitor progress towards the Early Learning Goals. Strong phonics knowledge and an understanding of SEND and adaptive teaching will be important in ensuring every child can participate, progress and build confidence.

The successful Early Years Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with applications welcomed from Early Career Teachers (ECTs).


• Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, Early Learning Goals and effective phonics teaching.


• An understanding of continuous provision, creative play and how these can be used to develop purposeful learning.


• Confidence using observations, Assessment for Learning (AfL) and scaffolding to identify and support children's next steps.


• Knowledge of SEND and the ability to adapt teaching to meet a range of individual learning needs.


• A creative, nurturing and enthusiastic approach to Early Years education. A driving licence would be beneficial.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you.


• CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel.


• Market-leading rates of pay.


• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend* (Terms and Conditions apply).

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.