EYFS Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A teaching agency in the UK is seeking an EYFS Teacher for a welcoming primary school in Barnsley starting September 2025. The role focuses on child-led learning in a collaborative environment with a supportive EYFS team. Candidates must possess UK QTS or equivalent and have a passion for fostering a joyful learning atmosphere. Competitive pay and training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Weekly pay (PAYE)

Free CPD access

Supportive local consultant

Child-centered educational values

Qualifications

• Must have UK QTS or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in early years education preferred.
• Ability to create engaging learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive EYFS team and enhance children's learning.
• Collaborate on planning and deliver engaging lessons.
• Focus on child-led learning and development.

Skills

UK QTS or equivalent

Building routines

Confidence with phonics

Calm under pressure

Job description

Job Title: EYFS Teacher – Barnsley
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £130–£180 per day (PAYE, no umbrella faff)
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025

Small shoes, big hearts, and even bigger potential. Sound like your kind of classroom?

We’re looking for a brilliant EYFS teacher to join a warm and welcoming primary school in Barnsley this September. If you know your Gruffalo from your Goldilocks, love a glitter tray, and think learning should be full of curiosity and joy, this one's for you.

What makes this role special?
Supportive, experienced EYFS team
Well-resourced indoor and outdoor provision
Planning time built in, with collaborative weekly PPA
Strong SLT who actually listen
Real focus on child-led learning and development

What you’ll bring:
️ UK QTS or equivalent
️ A knack for building routines that feel like second nature
️ A big heart, a calm head, and a playful spark
️ Confidence with phonics, early numeracy, and… the occasional glitter emergency

Why choose Protocol Education?
Weekly pay (PAYE only—no sneaky deductions)
Free access to CPD, including our exclusive Thrive training to boost emotional wellbeing in your classroom
Friendly local consultant who actually answers their phone
Roles in schools that match your values and vibe

Ready to join a school where children thrive—and so do teachers? Let’s get the ball rolling.
Apply now or drop us a message to find out more.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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