EYFS Teacher

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaskell Primary in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS Teacher to join our wonderfully supportive team starting in January 2027. We know early years are crucial and we want a practitioner who brings creativity, warmth and high expectations to our youngest learners.

You will lead a dynamic classroom where curiosity is celebrated and learning happens through exploration, with a strong emphasis on play-based activities and the EYFS framework.

Qualifications

• Excellent Classroom Practitioner committed to raising standards.
• Experienced in teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Creative and independent in teaching.
• Able to demonstrate progress in learners.
• Enthusiastic and a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, play-based learning for the EYFS framework.
• Create a safe, inclusive indoor and outdoor learning environment.
• Observe, assess and track children’s progress to plan next steps.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare.

Skills

EYFS teaching

Classroom practice

Play-based learning

Team player

Creativity

Education

QTS or equivalent

Early Years experience

Job description

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

12/10/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for The successful candidate will be

An excellent Classroom Practitioner who is committed to raising standards and providing purposeful and exciting learning opportunities for our children.

Experienced and passionate about teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Creative and independent in their teaching.

Able to demonstrate how their teaching skills have led to learners making at least good progress.

Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of our friendly, highly motivated staff team.

A fantastic team player with a good sense of fun.

What the school offers its staff In return we can offer:

Delightful children who have a desire to learn.

A supportive, helpful and ambitious staff team.

Supportive parents and Governors.

A commitment to your professional development.

A welcoming atmosphere where everyone is valued.

Further details about the role Are you passionate about the magic of the Early Years?

Do you believe in creating a vibrant, nurturing, and play-based environment where every child can thrive?

Gaskell Primary is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Teacher to join our wonderfully supportive team starting in January 2027. We know that the early years are the most crucial in a child’s educational journey, and we are looking for a practitioner who brings creativity, warmth, and high expectations to our youngest learners.

• About the Role As our new EYFS Teacher, you will lead a dynamic classroom where curiosity is celebrated and learning happens through exploration.

You will:

Design and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences tailored to the EYFS framework.

Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environment.

Observe, assess, and track children’s progress, using insights to plan their next steps.

Build strong, positive partnerships with parents and carers to support each child's development.

Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.