EYFS / Reception Teacher

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) / Reception Teacher – Exeter

Location: Exeter, Devon
Start Date: December 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: £120–£150 per day (depending on experience)
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you a passionate and creative Early Years Teacher ready to inspire Exeter’s youngest learners at the very start of their education journey?
Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming and well-resourced primary school in Exeter, seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS/Reception Teacher to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis.

The Role

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Deliver engaging and imaginative lessons following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment where every child can thrive.

• Observe and assess children’s progress, tailoring activities to support their individual needs.

• Work closely with classroom support staff, parents and senior leaders to ensure the best possible start to school life.

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Have experience teaching within EYFS or Reception.

• Are passionate about early childhood education and child development.

• Have strong communication and classroom management skills.

• Hold (or are willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

What Teaching Personnel Offer

• Competitive daily pay between £120–£150, depending on experience.

• A dedicated local consultant based in Devon to support you throughout your placement.

• Access to free CPD and training through the Teaching Personnel CPD Academy.

• Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles after your placement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a supportive Exeter primary school and help shape the foundation of children’s learning.

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.
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