EYFS Reception Teacher

Connex Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking an EYFS Reception Teacher for a maternity cover position in Nottingham. This job share role involves working 3 days a week, delivering pre-planned lessons and supporting children's learning in a welcoming primary school with a strong Early Years ethos. The ideal candidate will possess Qualified Teacher Status and proven experience in EYFS. Competitive weekly pay and no planning responsibilities are offered. The role is designed to foster engaging and structured learning in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive weekly rate

PAYE paid weekly

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in EYFS, ideally within a Reception class.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and early years pedagogy.
• Ability to deliver engaging, play-based and structured learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and support children’s learning.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Assess pupils’ progress and contribute to classroom routines.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience in EYFS

Strong knowledge of EYFS framework

Engaging play-based learning

Behaviour management skills

Knowledge of phonics approaches

Job description

EYFS Reception Teacher (Maternity Cover – Job Share) – Nottingham NG5
£800 – £900 per week pro rata, depending on experience

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the role

Connex Education is working in partnership with a welcoming Primary School in the Nottingham NG5 area to recruit an experienced EYFS Teacher for a maternity cover post in a Reception class. This role will run from after February half term until the end of the academic year and will be offered as a job share position, working 3 days per week.

The role will involve no planning responsibilities; however, you will be expected to carry out other classroom duties, including delivering pre-planned lessons, supporting children’s learning and development, maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment, assessing pupils’ progress, and contributing to the wider classroom routine in line with the EYFS framework.

About the school

The school is known for its inclusive, child-centred ethos and strong Early Years provision. Staff work collaboratively to ensure children are supported academically, socially, and emotionally during their first year of school. The school is seeking a committed and enthusiastic EYFS Teacher who can quickly build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

Assignment details

This maternity cover role will begin after February half term and continue until the end of the academic year. The position is part-time (3 days per week) as part of a job share arrangement. This is a long-term assignment with consistent working days.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive weekly rate
• PAYE paid weekly

Person specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience working in EYFS, ideally within a Reception class
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and early years pedagogy
• Ability to deliver engaging, play-based and structured learning
• Good behaviour management and classroom organisation skills
• Knowledge of early phonics and reading approaches such as Read Write Inc or Letters and Sounds
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities. We value cultural and religious diversity and do not discriminate on any protected characteristic. All applicants are assessed solely on merit.

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.