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EYFS Teacher (Contract)

1 October by AMA Admin : Milk Education : Sheffield

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -Yorkshire and the Humber -South Yorkshire -Sheffield
Salary:
£135 - £200/day

EYFS Teacher – Long & Short Term 

 

About Us 

Milk Education is more than a supply partner — we’re a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. 

We’re currently recruiting for EYFS Teachers to join supportive primary schools and early years settings on a long or short-term basis. Whether you're looking for flexibility, stability or the opportunity to find your ideal school, we have opportunities to suit your experience, availability and career goals. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for passionate early years educators who want to inspire young learners, support their development and make a real difference during the most important early stages of their education. 

You’ll be joining welcoming and inclusive schools that place child development, wellbeing and high-quality early years education at the heart of their practice. Whether you’re an experienced EYFS teacher, an ECT developing your confidence, or returning to teaching, we’ll take the time to understand what you’re looking for and match you with a setting where you can thrive. 

Our long and short-term opportunities can also provide a pathway into temp-to-perm or permanent positions, allowing you to build relationships with schools and find the right long-term fit. 

 

Your main responsibilities will include: 

  • Planning and delivering engaging, creative and age-appropriate learning experiences across the EYFS 

  • Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel confident to learn, explore and develop 

  • Supporting children's development across the seven areas of learning 

  • Providing rich play-based learning experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity and independence 

  • Observing, assessing and recording children's progress and using this information to inform future learning 

  • Adapting activities to meet the individual needs, interests and developmental stages of each child 

  • Supporting children's communication, language, social and emotional development 

  • Establishing positive routines and supporting behaviour in a calm and consistent manner 

  • Building strong and trusting relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues 

  • Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and other early years professionals 

  • Adapting confidently to different settings, routines and school expectations when working short-term 

  • Contributing positively to the wider school community when working on longer-term assignments 

  • Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and child wellbeing 

 

Requirements or Skills: 

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), or currently completing an ECT programme 

  • Experience teaching or working within an EYFS or early years setting 

  • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and the seven areas of learning 

  • A genuine passion for supporting young children and their development 

  • A nurturing, patient and creative approach to teaching 

  • Strong communication, organisation and classroom management skills 

  • The ability to build positive relationships quickly with children and colleagues 

  • A flexible and adaptable approach to working across different settings 

  • A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing 

  • The ability to work independently while also being part of a supportive school team 

 

Benefits: 

  • Long and short-term opportunities to suit your availability and career goals 

  • Flexibility to experience different schools and early years settings 

  • Opportunities to build meaningful, long-term relationships with pupils and school communities 

  • Competitive rates of pay 

  • Potential temp-to-perm and permanent opportunities 

  • Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards 

  • Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths 

  • Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives 

  • 5+ CPD courses completed before placement, including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour, with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy 

  • FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers 

  • FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact 

  • School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one 

  • 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal 

  • Opportunities to build relationships with schools and become a familiar face within their staffing teams 

  • Ongoing support throughout your placement from a dedicated education consultant 

 

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment. 

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ 

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines. 

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. 

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