Early Years Teacher

Job Description

Are you a creative and adaptable Early Years Teacher looking for a new and exciting opportunity?

Flourish Education are delighted to be recruiting a full-time Early Years Teacher for a welcoming Primary School based in Bloxwich. This role is starting after Easter and will continue until the end of the academic year.

This position is perfect for an enthusiastic and nurturing practitioner who can create an engaging, play-based learning environment within the EYFS framework. The school is seeking a teacher who is confident in planning and assessment, and who can provide a stimulating classroom experience that supports children’s early development.

This full-time Early Years teaching role will be working 5 days per week, with full class teaching responsibilities, including planning and marking.

You will be expected to take full responsibility for the teaching and learning of the Reception class, including planning, preparing and delivering creative and engaging lessons in line with the EYFS curriculum. You will track progress, complete observations, and support children’s academic, social and emotional development.

ECTs are strongly encouraged to apply, and induction support will be available for the successful candidate.
 

As a Reception Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

  • Taking full responsibility for a reception class, including planning, teaching, assessment and phonics interventions.
  • Delivering engaging, high-quality lessons in line with the Early Years curriculum.
  • Using assessment data effectively to inform planning, identify gaps, and maximise pupil progress.
  • Providing targeted intervention and support for phonics
  • Building strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues to support pupils in their final school term.

Required Skills and Experience for this Reception Class Teacher role:
  • QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
  • Experience teaching within EYFS, Reception or KS1.
  • A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and early learning goals.
  • The ability to create a stimulating, inclusive and language-rich environment.
  • Confident classroom and behaviour management skills appropriate to Early Years.
  • Experience with planning, observations, assessment and marking.
  • The ability to work effectively alongside Teaching Assistants and the wider Early Years team.
  • A nurturing and patient approach to supporting young learners.
  • A DBS on the Update Service or issued within the last 12 months.
  • A minimum of two excellent references.

Working as a Reception Teacher for Flourish Education you will receive excellent benefits including:
  • A competitive salary of up to £232.57 per day which equates to £43,351 based on working 5 days a week for the full school year (M1–M6 Paid to scale).
  • Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
  • Pension Contributions.
  • 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.
  • Your own dedicated consultant who will spend time getting to know you to ensure you are placed in schools that you will thrive in.
  • Free ongoing CPD opportunities.


This Early Years Teacher role is based in Bloxwich, easily accessible from Wednesbury, Darlaston, Willenhall, and Wolverhampton. The school offers on-site parking and excellent transport links.

If you are interested in this Early Years Teacher role, please get in touch with us at Flourish Education.

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.

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