EYFS Teachers

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

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking an EYFS Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Sheffield. The ideal candidate will have UK QTS or equivalent, and a passion for child-led learning. This is a full-time, long-term role offering a salary of £130–£180 per day. You'll have planning time and support from an experienced EYFS team. Apply today to make a difference in children's lives while thriving in your teaching career.

Benefits

Weekly pay (PAYE only)

Free CPD access

Supportive local consultant

Qualifications

• Must have UK QTS or equivalent.
• Experience in early years teaching preferred.
• Ability to create engaging and supportive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Join and support a dedicated EYFS team.
• Provide child-led learning experiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues during planning time.

Skills

Building routines

Phonics

Early numeracy

Calm head

Playful spark

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: EYFS Teacher – Sheffield
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 Sheffield 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 DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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