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Early Years Teacher

  1. Teacher
  2. Gateshead
Date posted : 21/01/26
  1. Flexible Working
£120 - 150 per day

Job description

✨ EYFS Teacher – Gateshead ✨

Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full‑Time
Location: Gateshead & surrounding areas

Do you believe the early years should be bursting with imagination, curiosity, giggles and those magical little “I DID IT!” moments? If you’re the kind of teacher who can transform a tuff tray into a rainforest, a storybook into a portal, and phonics into pure fun — then our Gateshead schools can’t wait to meet you!

We’re on the lookout for a warm, creative and passionate EYFS Teacher who loves guiding tiny learners as they take their very first steps into education. If you thrive in a play‑rich environment and adore watching confidence bloom, this role will feel like your perfect place.


What You’ll Be Doing

Every day in EYFS is an adventure — and you’ll be right at the heart of it! You will:

  • Create magical, play‑based learning that inspires curiosity and joy
  • Build a nurturing, inclusive classroom where every child feels safe and seen
  • Deliver the EYFS framework in fun, imaginative and meaningful ways
  • Capture progress through observations, explorations and “wow!” moments
  • Champion ALL children — from the quiet thinkers to the big characters
  • Work closely with supportive staff, families and a welcoming Gateshead school community
  • Bring positivity, patience and a spark of early years magic to each day

What You’ll Need

You’ll be a brilliant fit if you:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Have experience in an EYFS setting
  • Understand the EYFS curriculum confidently
  • Have an up‑to‑date Paediatric First Aid certificate (or can renew before starting)
  • Are nurturing, enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about early years
  • Communicate clearly and warmly with children, parents and staff
  • Hold (or can obtain) an enhanced DBS
  • Are ready to jump straight in and start ASAP

✨ What You’ll Get From Us

  • A full‑time position in a warm, welcoming Gateshead primary school
  • Immediate start available
  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Access to high‑quality CPD to help you grow your teaching superpowers
  • A supportive consultant who’s always in your corner
  • £50 Refer‑a‑Friend bonus
  • The chance to make a huge impact at the very beginning of a child’s learning journey

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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