EYFS Teacher

Connex Education Partnership; Town of Chesterfield (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Paid to scale from day one

Flexible work

Free SEND Toolkit access

Funded qualifications

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting an EYFS Teacher for flexible supply roles in Chesterfield. This opportunity offers day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements with schools across the area.

Roles include planning support, lesson delivery in the Early Years Foundation Stage and managing the classroom to foster a love of learning. DBS checks and right-to-work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required.
• Experience teaching in EYFS within a UK primary setting.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate learning.
• Good understanding of the primary curriculum and assessment.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver EYFS learning aligned to the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive and stimulating classroom.
• Support social, emotional, and academic development.
• Observe and monitor progress, providing feedback.
• Cover longer-term assignments and take full classroom responsibility.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

EYFS experience

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Curriculum knowledge

DBS Update Service

Right to Work UK

Job description

EYFS Teacher

Location: Chesterfield | Pay: £844–£1,162 per week | Contract: Full-time and part-time supply, short-term and long-term opportunities

Connex Education is working with primary schools across Chesterfield to recruit qualified EYFS Teachers for flexible supply and longer-term placements. This is a great opportunity to choose work that fits your availability while supporting young children at an important stage of their learning and development.

Connex Education Offers

• Weekly PAYE pay of £844–£1,162 per week, with no umbrella company deductions.
• Paid to scale from day one for long-term roles.
• Flexible work to suit your availability, lifestyle and career goals.
• Free access to the Connex Education SEND Toolkit, featuring over 24 CPD courses.
• Funded qualifications, including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL.
• Career progression through the Care to Classroom conversion programme.
• Wellbeing support, refresher training and ongoing guidance from a dedicated education consultant.

What’s on Offer

• Day-to-day supply assignments across local primary schools.
• Short-term EYFS teaching placements throughout the academic year.
• Long-term EYFS teaching roles where you can take full responsibility for the classroom.
• Potential ongoing opportunities based on individual school requirements.
• Placements in a range of school communities, with many accessible by local transport links.

About the Role / Setting

As an EYFS Teacher, you will help create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment where children can build confidence, independence and a love of learning. Connex Education partners with a range of primary schools across the area, giving you the opportunity to experience different settings and teams. For most day-to-day supply work, lesson planning is not typically required, as schools will provide the resources and information needed for the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Create a welcoming, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support children’s social, emotional and academic development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Observe children, assess development and monitor progress.
• Manage behaviour positively and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Take full classroom responsibility during longer-term assignments.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Experience teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage in a UK primary school setting.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Confidence delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities.
• A good understanding of the primary curriculum and assessment frameworks.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Connex Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.