Early Years Teacher

Connex Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education employment agency is seeking an experienced EYFS Teacher for a primary school in Middlesbrough. The successful candidate will deliver a play-based EYFS curriculum and nurture learning in Reception pupils. With a focus on individual growth and diversity, this role starts in January 2026 and requires at least 3 years of EYFS teaching experience. The position offers a pay to scale policy along with professional development and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pay to scale policy

PAYE paid weekly

Access to skills development courses

Wellbeing programme

Progression opportunities

Skills development manager support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in EYFS teaching or leading provision.
• Experience in a primary school setting.
• Must have a current DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver an engaging EYFS curriculum.
• Create a nurturing learning environment for Reception pupils.
• Observe, assess, and record child development and learning needs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of EYFS curriculum

Classroom management

DBS certification

Education

Qualified Teaching Status

Job description

EYFS Teacher

Middlesbrough

Up to £1060 per week

You must have right to work in the UK to apply for this role

About the role

Connex education is working with a Primary school in the Middlesbrough area who are looking to recruit an experienced EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) teacher. To join the team to help support and cover lessons in reception classes. This role is to start in January 2026 and will be a full time role 5 days (Mon – Fri). As a requirement for this role we are looking for someone who is available full time and has at least 3 years experience in EYFS teaching or leading an EYFS provision.

About the school

The School is a warm and inclusive mainstream primary school based in the Middlesbrough area. The school values each child as an individual and celebrates diversity and promote an ethos of mutual respect, responsibility and resilience. They are seeking an outstanding and passionate EYFS teacher to join their dedicated team.

Assignment Details

As part of this role you will plan and deliver an engaging, play-based EYFS curriculum following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. As well as create a nurturing learning environment for Reception pupils (ages 4-5). You will also Observe, assess and record each child’s development and learning needs.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Pay to scale policy
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkill skills development package compromising over 70 courses
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Progression opportunities
• A skills development manager to support your career goals

Person Specification

• Qualified Teaching Status
• Have experience of teaching pupils in a primary school setting
• Be confident covering and teaching a full classroom
• Good Knowledge of EYFS curriculum
• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one with Connex

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.