Job description

EYFS Teacher – Full-time, temporary to permanent from January 2026

This welcoming and inclusive school provides a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. Staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality teaching and fostering strong relationships with pupils and families. Leaders prioritise early years development and ensure that children receive a rich and engaging curriculum that supports their emotional, social, and academic progress.

Duties as EYFS Teacher:

Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the EYFS framework
Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs
Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to support pupil development
Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being
Maintain accurate records and contribute to school-wide initiatives

Ideal EYFS Teacher:

Holds QTS and has experience teaching in Early Years settings
Demonstrates strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and child development
Is passionate about supporting young learners and fostering curiosity
Has excellent communication and classroom management skills
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with families

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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