EYFS Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible supply work

Competitive daily rates

Wide range of Wakefield schools

Dedicated consultant support

Short- and long-term opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Wakefield is seeking an EYFS Teacher to cover supply, short-term and long-term placements starting September 2026. You will deliver engaging play-based learning across primary and early years settings.

Ideal candidates will hold QTS or equivalent, have EYFS experience, and be passionate, creative and nurturing. You will build positive relationships with children, families and staff while safeguarding at all times.

Qualifications

• Qualified with QTS or equivalent.
• Experienced in EYFS settings.
• Passionate about early childhood education.
• Creative, enthusiastic and nurturing.
• Confident managing a classroom and supporting positive behaviour.
• Committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences.
• Observe, assess and track children's progress.
• Differentiate activities to meet individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

QTS

EYFS experience

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Classroom management

Safeguarding awareness

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

EYFS Teacher – Wakefield

Location:Wakefield

Role: EYFS Teacher

Contract: Supply, short-term and long-term opportunities

Pay: £130 - £200 per day (Depending on experience and qualifacations)

Start Date: September 2026

Pay: Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience and qualifications

Are you a passionate and creative EYFS Teacher looking for your next opportunity?

Protocol Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic Early Years Teachers to work across a range of primary schools and early years settings throughout Wakefield.

The Role

As an EYFS Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment
• Observe, assess and track children's progress
• Differentiate activities to meet individual needs
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and staff
• Encourage curiosity, independence and a love of learning

We're Looking For

We're looking for teachers who are:

• Qualified with QTS or equivalent
• Experienced in working within EYFS
• Passionate about early childhood education
• Creative, enthusiastic and nurturing
• Confident managing a classroom and supporting positive behaviour
• Committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Flexible supply work to suit your availability
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to a wide range of schools across Leeds & Wakefield
• Dedicated consultant support
• Short- and long-term opportunities
• Opportunities to find your ideal school
• Potential temp-to-perm positions

Ready to inspire the next generation?

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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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.