Early Years Teacher

Flourish Education; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Free safeguarding training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Ongoing consultant support

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking an experienced Early Years Teacher for a part-time role in Oldbury, spanning Nursery and Reception classes from October to the end of the academic year. You will deliver engaging early years lessons, collaborating with Teaching Assistants and EYFS staff to support children’s learning and development.

The role requires QTS and EYFS experience, with a patient, confident approach to support young learners across the EYFS curriculum.

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and be experienced in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Experience teaching in Nursery and/or Reception classes is essential.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to stay calm and consistent.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills within a school setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing, with DBS check on update service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, creative and age-appropriate learning across Nursery and Reception.
• Support children across all EYFS areas of learning and development.
• Adapt curriculum and resources to meet individual needs and stages.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants and Early Years staff to support learners.
• Build positive relationships and create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Monitor and assess children's progress and adjust teaching accordingly.
• Promote independence and active engagement in learning.

Skills

QTS

EYFS knowledge

Nursery/Reception experience

Behaviour management

Communication & teamwork

safeguarding

DBS check (update service)

References

Education

QTS

EYFS experience

DBS check on update service

Job description

Are you an experienced Early Years Teacher looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity?

A welcoming and inclusive Primary School in Oldbury is seeking a dedicated Early Years Teacher to join their team part-time from October until the end of the academic year. This role will involve working across the school's Nursery and Reception classes, supporting children with their learning and development across the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality teaching tailored to the individual needs and developmental stages of children within the Early Years setting.

The classroom is well supported, with Teaching Assistants and dedicated support available, allowing the successful candidate to focus on delivering engaging, age-appropriate learning. Previous experience working within an Early Years setting is essential, and the school is looking for a confident, patient and experienced teacher who understands how to support and engage young children across Nursery and Reception.

This is a part-time teaching role working Wednesday-Friday, with no planning responsibilities required.

As an Early Years Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging, creative and age-appropriate learning experiences across the Nursery and Reception classes.

• Supporting children across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

• Adapting the curriculum, resources and teaching approaches to meet individual children's needs and developmental stages.

• Working closely with Teaching Assistants and other Early Years staff within the setting.

• Developing positive and trusting relationships with children and creating a safe, nurturing learning environment.

• Supporting children's academic, social, emotional and personal development.

• Providing opportunities for both adult-led and child-initiated learning.

• Monitoring, assessing and recording children's progress and adapting teaching accordingly.

• Working collaboratively with Early Years staff, class teachers and school leaders.

• Managing behaviour effectively using appropriate Early Years strategies.

• Promoting independence, confidence and engagement in learning.

• Maintaining high expectations while recognising and responding to individual children's needs and barriers to learning.

To be successful in this Early Years Teacher role, you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Previous experience teaching within an Early Years setting is essential.

• Experience working within a Nursery and/or Reception classroom.

• A strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• The ability to deliver engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences.

• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm and consistent.

• Confidence working alongside Teaching Assistants and other Early Years staff.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• A nurturing, patient and resilient approach to teaching.

• The ability to build positive relationships with young children.

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

• A DBS on the update service, or issued within the last 12 months.

• A minimum of two excellent references.

Working as an Early Years Teacher for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive Salary – £33,930 - £46,800 per annum (pro rata, based on previous experience).

• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.

• Pension Contributions.

• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.

• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.

• Regular contact from your dedicated Flourish Education consultant.

This Early Years Teacher position is based in Oldbury and is easily commutable from surrounding areas including West Bromwich, Smethwick, Dudley, Halesowen, Quinton, Bearwood and Birmingham.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency. INDIRI