Job Title: Early Years Teacher

Location: Sheffield

Pay Rate: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term

Could you create a positive start to education where young children feel confident to explore, ask questions, and develop a genuine enjoyment of learning?

GSL Education are seeking creative and nurturing Early Years Teacher (EYT) to join primary and Early Years schools in Sheffield. We are keen to hear from teachers who understand how young children learn and can combine purposeful play with structured teaching to support their academic, social, and emotional development.

The Early Years Teacher creates engaging learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), helping children develop early literacy, numeracy, communication, independence, and social skills.

Early Years Teacher Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons and play-based learning activities
• Support early literacy, numeracy, language, and communication development
• Create opportunities for exploration, creativity, and independent learning
• Observe and assess children’s development against EYFS expectations
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning and developmental needs
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment

Early Years Teacher Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), or equivalent is essential
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Ability to deliver purposeful and engaging play-based learning
• Good knowledge of early childhood development
• Effective classroom management, communication, and organisational skills
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join GSL Education:

• Attractive daily earning, based on experience
• Work within a range of Early Years and primary settings
• Support children during a crucial stage of their development
• Access flexible day-to-day and longer-term teaching opportunities
• Receive ongoing guidance from dedicated education consultants

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the South Yorkshire.

For more information or to register your interest in the “Early Years Teacher” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.