EYFS Teacher

About the Company

Protocol Education is a leading education recruitment agency in the United Kingdom. We specialise in connecting qualified educators with schools and educational institutions across the country.

Location

Leeds

Job Type

Contract, Full-Time

Salary

£120 - £160 per day

Job Duties

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons to children in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Assess and monitor individual student progress
• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum
• Collaborate with other teachers and support staff
• Communicate with parents/carers about student progress and behaviour
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain discipline
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development activities

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
• Knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or relevant field

Experience

Previous experience teaching in an Early Years setting

Knowledge and Skills

• Thorough understanding of the EYFS framework
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners
• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies and assessment methods
• Proficiency in using technology in the classroom
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Early Years Education
• Experience working with children with special educational needs
• Additional certifications or training related to Early Years education

Working Conditions

• Work in an educational setting, primarily in a classroom
• Regular working hours, typically Monday to Friday
• Occasional attendance at evening or weekend events
• Potential exposure to challenging behaviour or emotional situations
• Opportunity for professional development and career progression

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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