EYFS teacher

Protocol Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting an EYFS Teacher for a full-time maternity cover role starting September 2025 at a community-oriented primary school in East Newcastle. This position offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and involves leading a Reception class with a focus on student wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have the necessary qualifications and a passion for early years education.

Benefits

Free access to webinars and CPD

Unlimited refer-a-friend bonuses

Weekly PAYE pay

Qualifications

• Qualified EYFS teacher with relevant qualifications and training.
• Confidence in managing a Reception class.

Responsibilities

• Cover maternity leave responsibilities in a supportive environment.
• Promote pupil wellbeing and early years education.

Skills

Confidence leading a Reception class

Education

Qualified EYFS Teacher

Job description

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EYFS Teacher – Full-Time Maternity Cover (Sept 2025 Start)

Location: East Newcastle (Walker area)

Protocol Education are recruiting on behalf of a warm and welcoming primary school in East Newcastle for a full-time EYFS Teacher to cover maternity leave starting in September 2025.

This is a lovely opportunity to join a supportive, community-focused school where staff work collaboratively and early years education is truly valued. You’ll be joining a team who put play, progress and pupil wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

Why choose Protocol?

No long-winded application or interview forms—just a straight conversation with your dedicated consultant

Competitive pay that reflects your experience and expertise

Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella companies or timesheet stress

Free access to webinars and CPD to help you stay fresh, current and confident in the classroom

Unlimited refer-a-friend bonuses (£50 each time)

How it works:

Once you register, your consultant will give you a quick call to chat through your experience, strengths and what you’re looking for. We’ll create a professional educator profile for you and fast-track the clearance process so you’re classroom-ready as quickly as possible.

From there, it’s simple: we’ll match you with local roles that suit your preferences. You stay in control of what you say yes to.

If you're a qualified EYFS teacher who’s confident leading a Reception class and ready to step into a well-supported maternity cover role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and we’ll be in touch to talk next steps

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 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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