Early Years Teacher

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Teacher looking for a full‑time role? A welcoming and supportive First School in Redditch is seeking a passionate Early Years Teacher to join their team from September, on a long‑term maternity cover contract.

This is a full‑time teaching position within the Early Years Foundation Stage, offering a fantastic opportunity to work within a large, well‑resourced school environment. It is a non‑planning role, making it ideal for teachers who want to focus on delivering engaging lessons without the additional responsibility of lesson preparation.

In this Early Years Teacher role, you will play a key part in supporting young learners at a crucial stage of their development. You will deliver pre‑planned lessons, create a nurturing and engaging classroom environment, and support children’s early learning across all areas of the EYFS framework.

This role is open to Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to gain valuable classroom experience, as well as experienced teachers seeking a more structured and manageable workload. This inclusive Primary School is looking for a committed, caring, and adaptable teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and supporting children’s development.

• Delivering pre‑planned lessons in line with the EYFS curriculum
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environment
• Supporting children’s social, emotional, and academic development
• Observing and assessing pupil progress in line with EYFS expectations
• Adapting teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with additional needs
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and wider staff to support pupils

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT) status
• Experience with in an Early Years setting (placement experience considered for ECTs)
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Good classroom and behaviour management skills
• A nurturing and patient approach to teaching young children
• A positive and flexible attitude

• Competitive Salary – £25,350 - £31,200 per annum (pro rata) based on working 5 days a week, and previous experience
• Pension contributions
• Holiday Pay - for PAYE candidates 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• KCSIE‑compliant safeguarding and prevent duty training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work from your own dedicated consultant

This Early Years Teacher role is based in Redditch, which is easily accessible from Bromsgrove, Studley, Alcester, and the surrounding areas. If you are an experienced teacher or an ECT interested in this role, please apply now or contact us today for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

Legal Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.