Early Years Teacher

Pay Scale: To scale
Start Date: May 2026
Location: Wakefield WF1

About the Role

Career Teachers are seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing and highly motivated Early Years Teacher to join a warm, inclusive primary setting for a one‑year maternity cover starting in May 2026. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the early development of children within a school community that prioritises inclusion, high expectations and a love of learning.

You will become part of a dedicated team that is committed to giving every child the best possible start in their education. The school is outward‑facing, forward‑thinking and continually strives to improve outcomes for all pupils. Children come from a wide range of backgrounds and have diverse needs, and the staff work hard to engage, inspire and support every learner through a rich, stimulating and child‑centred curriculum.

This role is ideal for someone with passion, creativity and a genuine commitment to Early Years education. You will have the opportunity to help shape the progress, independence and resilience of the school's youngest learners.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high‑quality teaching and learning across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Create a warm, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment
Support children's physical, emotional, social and intellectual development
Build positive relationships with children and their families
Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and deliver engaging EYFS activities
Use assessment effectively to track progress and inform teaching
Maintain accurate records to support children's development and next steps
Promote independence, curiosity and a love of learningRequirements

Successful applicants will have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Experience teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Strong understanding of child development and EYFS curriculum expectations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to create an engaging, inclusive and safe learning environment.
A passion for helping children reach their fullest potential.Our Benefits:

A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £250.
Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts.
Competitive weekly pay.
Assignments paid to scale after 12 weeks (AWR).
Online timesheets.
Your own dedicated consultant.
Guaranteed pay schemes.
Genuine refer a friend scheme.
Affinity Extra - Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops, including coffee, cinemas, and more, plus access to a Health & Well‑being portal.**Benefits apply once you begin working with Career Teachers.

All roles will require an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS), and reference checks. A new DBS is required if your current certificate is not on the update service.

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Career Teachers are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applicants regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, or disability. We follow strict safeguarding procedures. This vacancy is based in the UK, and we can only process applications from candidates eligible to work here. If we do not contact you within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful, but we will retain your details for future roles