EYFS Class Teacher – West Dorset

Supply Tree; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Tree Recruitment Ltd is seeking an EYFS Class Teacher to join a welcoming school community in West Dorset. This full-time temporary position starts as soon as possible and runs until Friday 18th December 2026, initially for half a term until Christmas.

We require extensive EYFS experience, strong child development knowledge, and QTS. Suitable for Early Career Teachers with EYFS experience, the role emphasizes a supportive team and strong partnerships with parents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Early Years education.
• Strong knowledge base in child development and Early Years teaching practices.
• Excellent communication skills for fostering partnerships with parents and colleagues.
• A creative mindset to bring engaging and dynamic learning experiences to the classroom.
• An approachable and friendly demeanour, ensuring a supportive environment for all students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging EYFS lessons and activities.
• Support safeguarding and welfare of children in the classroom and school.

Skills

EYFS experience

Child development knowledge

Excellent communication

Creative teaching methods

Friendly demeanour

ECTs welcome

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Early Years Class Full Teacher

Supply Tree Recruitment Ltd is seeking a passionate and dedicated EYFS Class Teacher to join a welcoming school community in West Dorset. This is a full time temporary position and is ideal for educators who are committed to inspiring young minds and fostering a love of learning in the early years, initially for half a term until Christmas.

Start: As soon as possible

Finish: Friday 18th December 2026

DorsetWest Dorset

We Are Looking For

• Extensive experience in Early Years education.
• Strong knowledge base in child development and Early Years teaching practices.
• Excellent communication skills for fostering partnerships with parents and colleagues.
• A creative mindset to bring engaging and dynamic learning experiences to the classroom.
• An approachable and friendly demeanour, ensuring a supportive environment for all students.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• This role is suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with EYFS experience.
• Join a kind, caring, and supportive team that values your contribution and expertise.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. A Safeguarding and Child Protection policy together with a Diversity and Equality Policy is provided to every member of staff.

An enhanced DBS Disclosure is a mandatory requirement.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Supply Tree will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Diversity and Equality

Supply Tree values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.