Graduate Early Years Teacher (ECT)

Full Time – September 2026 start
Salary: £31,650–£43,607 per annum (MPS)

Are you a passionate Early Years graduate or ECT with a nurturing approach to teaching and learning?
Do you believe in creating a safe, stimulating environment where every child can thrive and feel valued?
Are you ready to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in young children?

We are recruiting a Graduate Early Years Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive primary school setting. This role focuses on working within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), supporting children at a crucial stage of their development through play-based learning and carefully structured teaching. The school is highly supportive of ECTs, offering a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing mentoring.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Full-time position on a permanent contract – long-term temporary roles also available
• Competitive salary in line with MPS
• Plan and deliver engaging, child-centred learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework
• Create a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment that supports children’s social, emotional, and academic development
• Use continuous provision and play-based learning to encourage exploration and independence
• Observe, assess, and track children’s progress in line with EYFS early learning goals
• September 2026 start available

Who We’re Looking For:

• A qualified teacher with QTS or an Early Career Teacher (ECT)
• A degree in Early Childhood Studies, Primary Education, or a related field
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and early child development
• A warm, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting young learners
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and families

What the Role Offers:
This Graduate Early Years Teacher role is a wonderful opportunity for ECTs to begin their teaching journey in a caring and child-focused environment. The role centres on fostering communication and language development, early literacy and numeracy, and supporting children’s personal, social, and emotional development. You will play a key role in creating meaningful learning experiences that encourage curiosity, independence, and resilience, helping every child to feel secure, supported, and ready to learn.

About the School Environment:
KPI Education are working with a nurturing and inclusive primary school to recruit a Graduate Early Years Teacher. The school is committed to providing a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, happy, and inspired. The Early Years setting is well-resourced, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, continuous provision, and developing the whole child. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every child receives the care, encouragement, and support they need to flourish.

If interested, click apply and send your CV and cover letter to James at KPI Education.

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