Job description
Primary Teacher (EYFS)
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
GSL Education are seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join a specialist education setting in Scarborough from September.
This is a rewarding full-time opportunity to work with pupils within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1, supporting children with a range of additional learning needs in a welcoming, inclusive, and child-centred environment. The successful candidate will be passionate about early years education and committed to helping every child achieve their full potential through creative, engaging, and personalised learning.
About the Role
As a Primary Teacher, you will:
- Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive EYFS lessons that meet the individual needs of every pupil.
- Create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Support children with a range of additional needs, adapting teaching strategies to promote engagement and independence.
- Use a child-centred approach to encourage communication, confidence, and personal development.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and the wider school team to provide the best possible outcomes for pupils.
- Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, adapting planning to support individual learning journeys.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues to ensure a consistent and supportive approach.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with nursery teaching experience highly desirable.
- A passion for supporting children with additional needs within a specialist education setting.
- Experience using PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) and/or Makaton would be highly advantageous.
- A patient, caring, and adaptable approach to teaching.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
- A commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment where every child can succeed.
- An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
What GSL Education Offer:
- Long-Term teaching opportunity paid to scale from day 1.
- A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement.
- Access to a range of long-term and permanent teaching opportunities.
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and experienced team with excellent local knowledge.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional learning needs.
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list (where applicable), verification of employment history, references, and other relevant pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment procedures.
If you are a compassionate EYFS Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist education setting this September, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential conversation with the GSL Education team and take the next step in your teaching career.