Primary Teacher
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £140 to £200 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | DE21 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Early Years Teacher
Location: Derby, DE21
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £140 - £200 per day
TeacherActive is working with a welcoming primary school in
Derby (DE21) to recruit an enthusiastic
Early Years Teacher for a long-term position. The school is looking for a teacher who can bring energy and creativity into the Early Years classroom while providing the structure, consistency and nurturing environment young children need to thrive.
This
Early Years Teacher position will involve planning and delivering the EYFS curriculum, developing purposeful continuous provision and creating opportunities for children to learn through play. You will use observations and Assessment for Learning (AfL) to identify next steps, scaffold activities for different levels of ability and monitor progress towards the Early Learning Goals. Strong phonics knowledge and an understanding of SEND and adaptive teaching will be important in ensuring every child can participate, progress and build confidence.
The successful Early Years Teacher will have:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with applications welcomed from Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, Early Learning Goals and effective phonics teaching.
• An understanding of continuous provision, creative play and how these can be used to develop purposeful learning.
• Confidence using observations, Assessment for Learning (AfL) and scaffolding to identify and support children's next steps.
• Knowledge of SEND and the ability to adapt teaching to meet a range of individual learning needs.
• A creative, nurturing and enthusiastic approach to Early Years education. A driving licence would be beneficial.
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you.
• CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel.
• Market-leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend* (Terms and Conditions apply).
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are a qualified
Early Years Teacher or ECT looking for your next long-term opportunity in Derby, click
APPLY NOW and I will be in touch to discuss the role with you.
Email:
samantha.palmer@teacheractive.com
Call: 0115 8241888
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
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