Early Years Foundation Stage - Teacher

EYFS Qualified Teacher – (Early Years Foundation Stage)

About the Role
Smile Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive primary school to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated

EYFS Qualified Teacher
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Early Years professional who is committed to giving children the best possible start to their educational journey. The successful candidate will create a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating learning environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Working within a collaborative Early Years team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, promoting children's development across all areas of learning, and fostering strong relationships with families and colleagues.

About Smile Education
Smile Education is a specialist education recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented educators with rewarding opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing ongoing support, expert advice, and access to a wide range of teaching and support roles within schools and educational settings.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and inclusive EYFS lessons.
Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment.
Support children's academic, social, emotional, and physical development.
Assess, track, and monitor pupil progress through observations and formative assessment.
Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND and EAL.
Promote communication, language, literacy, and numeracy development.
Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and staff.
Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, support staff, and external professionals.
Maintain high standards of behaviour, safeguarding, and wellbeing.
Contribute positively to the wider school community.Requirements
The successful candidate will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Have a minimum of 1 years experience teaching and leading in an EYFS setting.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development.
Be confident in planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality learning experiences.
Have excellent classroom management and communication skills.
Be committed to inclusion and achieving positive outcomes for all children.
Build strong, supportive relationships with children and families.
Possess excellent organisational and teamwork skills.
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.Compliance Requirements

Provide a minimum of two professional references covering the last two years, must be able to obtain references commenting on your teaching and interaction with children.
Hold a valid Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one through Smile Education.
Have the legal right to work in the UK.
Able to provide proof of your Teacher qualificationWhat We Offer

A welcoming and supportive Early Years environment.
The opportunity to make a real difference in children's early development.
A collaborative and committed staff team.
A positive culture built around inclusion, teamwork, and professional growth.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Support from a dedicated Smile Education consultant throughout your placement and recruitment journey. REF- SM1ENQ

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications

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