Early Years Teacher – Full Time – West Parley

Catering; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering in Bournemouth is seeking an Early Years Teacher to deliver engaging, play-based learning under the EYFS framework, supporting children's development and wellbeing in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will plan, observe, differentiate, and collaborate with parents and colleagues, uphold safeguarding, and contribute to curriculum planning in a contract role based in Bournemouth, Dorset.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (ECTs are welcome to apply).
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and early childhood development.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Passion for delivering creative, play-based learning experiences.
• Commitment to supporting every child's development and wellbeing.
• A caring, patient, and collaborative approach to teaching and learning.
• Dedication to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, child-centred learning in line with the EYFS framework.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress and development
• Support children's communication, language, literacy, and numeracy skills
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all children, including those with SEND and EAL
• Contribute to curriculum planning and wider school initiatives
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote the wellbeing of all children

Skills

QTS or equivalent

EYFS experience

EYFS knowledge

Classroom management

Play-based learning

Safeguarding

Collaborative approach

Child wellbeing

Job description

About the Role

As an Early Years Teacher, you will deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences that support children's academic, social, emotional, and physical development. You will create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment while delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and ensuring every child reaches their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, child-centred learning in line with the EYFS framework.

• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress and development
• Support children's communication, language, literacy, and numeracy skills
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all children, including those with SEND and EAL
• Contribute to curriculum planning and wider school initiatives
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote the wellbeing of all children

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (ECTs are welcome to apply)
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and early childhood development
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Passion for delivering creative, play-based learning experiences
• Commitment to supporting every child's development and wellbeing
• A caring, patient, and collaborative approach to teaching and learning
• Dedication to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and other pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.

Salary: £168 – £261/day

Job Type: Contract

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset