EYFS Teacher

EYFS Teacher

We are seeking a passionate, caring, and qualified EYFS Teacher to provide high-quality learning and development experiences for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The successful candidate will create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

The role involves planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities, monitoring children’s progress, maintaining effective communication with parents, and working closely with colleagues and other professionals to support each child’s individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Create a stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, exploration, and independence.
• Use play-based learning to support children’s language, communication, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Adapt teaching strategies and activities to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each child.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
• Provide opportunities for both child-initiated and adult-led activities.
• Promote inclusion and ensure all children have equal opportunities to participate and succeed.

Child Development & Assessment

• Observe, assess, and document children’s learning and developmental progress.
• Maintain accurate records, learning journals, and assessment documentation.
• Identify children who may require additional support and work with relevant professionals where appropriate.
• Use observations and assessments to inform future planning and individual learning goals.
• Monitor children’s wellbeing and raise concerns in accordance with safeguarding procedures.

Safeguarding & Wellbeing

• Maintain a safe, secure, nurturing, and child-friendly environment.
• Follow all safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and welfare policies.
• Be alert to signs of abuse, neglect, developmental concerns, or changes in a child’s wellbeing and report concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Promote healthy habits, personal hygiene, emotional wellbeing, and positive relationships.
• Follow appropriate procedures for accidents, illness, first aid, and emergencies.

Parent & Family Engagement

• Build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding children’s development, achievements, and areas for support.
• Participate in parent meetings, progress reviews, and school events.
• Provide appropriate guidance to parents regarding children’s learning and development.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

Classroom & Team Responsibilities

• Maintain a well-organized, welcoming, and stimulating classroom or learning environment.
• Ensure learning resources and equipment are safe, clean, accessible, and age-appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, nursery staff, SEN/SEND professionals, and school leadership.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, professional development, and curriculum planning.
• Contribute to the wider life and activities of the school or early-years setting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognized qualification in Early Years Education, Early Childhood Studies, Education, or a related field.
• Relevant teaching qualification or EYFS teaching certification, as required by the applicable education regulations.
• Previous experience working with children in an EYFS, nursery, preschool, or early-years setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development and play-based learning.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• First Aid certification is desirable.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Warm, caring, and nurturing approach to working with young children.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for delivering engaging learning experiences.
• Strong observation, assessment, and record-keeping skills.
• Patience, empathy, and emotional awareness.
• Ability to differentiate activities according to individual needs.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and children's wellbeing.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Quality and effectiveness of EYFS planning and learning activities.
• Accurate and timely assessment and documentation.
• Positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Compliance with safeguarding, health, safety, and EYFS requirements.
• Effective inclusion and support for children with additional needs.
• Contribution to a positive and stimulating learning environment.