Early Career Teacher, EYFS, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

We are currently recruiting Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to support EYFS classes across primary schools in Ellesmere Port.

With this being an extremely busy period, there is a high demand for EYFS specialists, making it a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience ahead of September.

The Role

• Teaching within Nursery or Reception classes
• Delivering engaging, play-based learning
• Supporting children as they prepare to transition into KS1
• Creating a nurturing, structured and stimulating environment
• Building strong routines and supporting early development

What We’re Looking For

• ECTs with (or working towards) QTS
• Experience within EYFS (placements included)
• Understanding of the EYFS framework
• Confidence supporting transition into KS1
• A nurturing, proactive and adaptable approach

What’s On Offer

• ASAP start opportunities
• Work across a range of Ellesmere Port schools
• A great chance to experience different settings before September
• Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression

This is the perfect time to build your experience, confidence and school network ahead of the new academic year.

If you’re an EYFS ECT ready to get started, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now with New Directions Education.

Job Specification

An EYFS Teacher works in day nurseries and also nursery or reception classes in infant or primary schools.

The development areas typically covered by EYFS teachers include:

• Personal, social and emotional development
• Literacy
• Communication and language
• Mathematics
• Understanding the world
• Physical development
• Expressive arts and design.

As an EYFS teacher you’ll be expected to:

• Hold QTS status
• Teach all areas of the Early Years Statutory Framework
• Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a safe and positive teaching environment
• Plan and prepare activities that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation;
• Maintain discipline
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development
• Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, and supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area
• Stay up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
• Take part in school events and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening
• Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly in smaller schools and day-nurseries.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.