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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 qualification

What 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.

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