Job description
Early Years Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £220 per day, depending on experience
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you a passionate and supportive educator who enjoys inspiring young learners and helping them develop a strong foundation for future learning?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking a dedicated Early Years Teacher to work in primary schools across Sheffield.
As an Early Years Teacher, you will support children’s early learning and development by delivering engaging, play-based experiences in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. You will encourage exploration, foster independence and help children strengthen their communication, social, emotional and physical abilities, providing them with the essential skills and confidence to thrive as they progress through their learning journey.
Responsibilities of an Early Years Teacher:
- Plan and deliver creative, engaging and age-appropriate lessons in line with the EYFS framework.
- Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment that encourages exploration and discovery.
- Support children’s communication, language, literacy and numeracy development.
- Promote personal, social and emotional development through structured activities and play.
- Observe, assess and record children’s progress, identifying individual learning needs.
- Adapt teaching approaches and activities to support different developmental stages and abilities.
- Encourage positive behaviour, independence and healthy social relationships.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, early years practitioners and other staff.
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers about children’s development and progress.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures and all relevant school policies.
Requirements of an Early Years Teacher:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching within an Early Years or EYFS setting is desirable.
- A sound understanding of the EYFS framework and early childhood development.
- Strong lesson-planning, observation and assessment skills.
- A caring, patient and nurturing approach to supporting young children.
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
- The ability to create engaging, inclusive and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply via GSL Education
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the “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.