Job description
Job title: Early Years Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Long-Term/Day-to-day, Full-Time/Part-Time
Can you create an engaging early years classroom where young children feel confident, curious and excited to learn?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are looking for a creative and dedicated Early Years (EYFS) Teacher to join a school in Sheffield. This role would suit an enthusiastic educator who understands the importance of early childhood development and can provide a nurturing environment that supports children's first steps in education.
As an Early Years Teacher, you will plan and deliver meaningful learning experiences through play, exploration and structured activities. You will help children develop essential communication, social and early academic skills while recognising and responding to their individual needs.
Responsibilities of an Early Years Teacher:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons and activities in line with the EYFS framework.
- Create a stimulating environment that encourages learning through play.
- Monitor children's development and assess their progress.
- Adapt activities to support different abilities and learning needs.
- Promote early communication, language and social skills.
- Establish positive routines and encourage independence.
- Work closely with teaching assistants, parents and other professionals.
Requirements for the Early Years Teacher role:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential.
- Experience teaching or working within an early years setting is desirable.
- Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and early childhood development.
- Excellent planning, communication and classroom management skills.
- A creative, patient and nurturing approach.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
Why work with GSL Education?
- Access to teaching opportunities across Sheffield.
- Dedicated consultant support and guidance.
- Competitive daily rates and opportunities for career development.
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.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across 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.