Job description
Job Title: Early Years Teacher
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Salary Scale: £34,068 to £52,834 per annum (MPS/UPS)
Are you a passionate and nurturing Early Years Teacher looking to make a lasting impact on young children's lives? Do you have the creativity, patience, and commitment to provide an engaging learning environment where every child can develop the confidence and skills they need to thrive?
GSL Education Hull branch are currently searching for a dedicated Early Years Teacher to work within a specialist educational setting in Scarborough. We are looking for an inspiring teacher who is passionate about delivering high-quality early years education while supporting children with a range of additional learning needs in a caring, inclusive, and child-centred environment.
As an Early Years Teacher, you will plan and deliver stimulating learning experiences that support children's academic, social, emotional, and physical development. Working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will create a safe and nurturing classroom where every child is encouraged to explore, communicate, and achieve their individual potential.
Key Responsibilities as an Early Years Teacher:
- Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning activities in line with the EYFS framework, adapting lessons to meet individual learning needs.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that promotes curiosity, creativity, and independence.
- Support children's communication, social, emotional, and physical development through structured and child-led learning opportunities.
- Assess, monitor, and record children's progress, using observations to inform future planning and targeted support.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, families, and external professionals to support each child's learning and wellbeing.
- Promote positive behaviour, emotional development, and safeguarding while ensuring every child feels valued and supported.
Early Years Teacher Minimum Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised Early Years teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching within an Early Years setting with a strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
- Experience supporting children with SEND or additional learning needs is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, classroom management, and organisational skills.
- A caring, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting young learners.
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
Why Work with GSL Education?
- Competitive rates of pay, with long-term placements paid to scale from day one.
- Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability and career aspirations.
- Access to short-term, long-term, and permanent positions.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and specialist training.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference during the most important stages of a child's development.
If you are an enthusiastic Early Years Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Scarborough, we would love to hear from you.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘Early Years Teacher’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Scarborough.