EYFS Teacher

Location: Medomsley

Nursery Teacher – Full-Time

Location:

Consett / DH8 Area

Start Date:

After the Easter Holidays

Contract:

Full-Time, Until the End of the Academic Year

Teaching Personnel are seeking a caring, creative and highly motivated Nursery Teacher to join a welcoming primary school based in the DH8 area. This is an exciting opportunity for an Early Years specialist to lead a nurturing and engaging learning environment, supporting the developmental needs of nursery-aged children.

Job Description

As the Nursery Teacher, you will deliver high-quality EYFS provision, planning and delivering lessons that inspire curiosity, independence and early learning. You will work closely with support staff to provide a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment, ensuring that every child’s progress is effectively supported and celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
Create a warm, stimulating and purposeful learning environment, indoors and outdoors.
Assess children’s development, track progress and maintain accurate records.
Adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs, including those with SEND.
Support social and emotional development through positive relationships and play-based learning.
Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and wider school staff.
Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding progress and wellbeing.
Uphold safeguarding, health and safety and school policies at all times.

Requirements for the Role

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).
Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and early childhood development.
Experience teaching in an Early Years or nursery setting.
A nurturing, creative and child-centred approach to teaching.
Strong communication, organisational and behaviour management skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
A DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

A dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your assignment.
Competitive weekly pay, processed through PAYE (no umbrella fees).
Access to an extensive range of CPD courses, including EYFS-specific training.
Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles across the North East.
A fast, supportive compliance process to help you get ready for work quickly.
Strong relationships with local schools, ensuring access to high-quality placements.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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