Job description

KS1 and EYFS Teacher – Full-time, temp to perm position starting January 2026

We are seeking a passionate KS1 and EYFS Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive school community. The school promotes high standards of teaching and learning, with a strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing and personal development. Staff are well-supported by leadership, and students benefit from a broad curriculum and positive learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a school that values both academic achievement and holistic growth.

Duties as KS1 and EYFS Teacher:

Plan and deliver engaging lessons across KS1 and EYFS
Support pupils with SEMH needs through tailored teaching strategies
Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment
Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting teaching as needed
Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals to support pupil development
Contribute to whole-school initiatives and attend relevant meetings and training

Ideal KS1 and EYFS Teacher:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching in KS1 and EYFS settings
Strong understanding of SEMH strategies and inclusive teaching practices
Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Flexible, resilient and passionate about supporting all learners

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.

Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!