Job Description
Early Years Teacher - Stafford - Start Date: September 2026
We are currently recruiting for a highly motivated and ambitious Early Years Teacher to support a school in Stafford. This will be the perfect role to explore and experience working within a new school environment on a long-term cover role but through a temporary basis, working for an agency.
You will be joining a growing school in the heart of Stafford, surrounded by a supportive staff cohort who will nurture and support you. The school encourages both their students and staff to have a passionate attitude towards everything they do; this is what makes the school such a positive place to be. Communication is a key trait that the school are looking for their Early Years Teacher to foster; you are expected to communicate well with other members of staff, parents and most importantly children.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality lessons and activities across the board, in line with the Early Years Framework
* Adapt teaching styles to meet the needs of different classes and abilities
* Maintain strong classroom management and a positive learning environment, this is particularly important as you'll be the Early Years Teacher
* Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding guidelines
* Create engaging and enriching activities and learning environment for all pupils
We are looking for someone who:
* Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
* Has recent experience teaching in the Early Years
* Feel confident in holding full class responsibilities and be able to plan and deliver engaging lessons
* Is flexible, reliable, and confident working in different school settings
* Has very strong classroom and behaviour management skills
* Holds an enhanced DBS on the update service (or is willing to obtain one)
* Can provide two recent professional references
* Is available for full-time work, on a long term role
* Is able to commute to a school in the centre of Stafford
* Is fully registered (or willing to register) with Academics
Pay £130 - £160 per day, depending on experience. Holiday pay is included in the daily rate.
If you are a dedicated and flexible Early Years Teacher looking for daily supply work in the Stafford and Stone area, we would love to hear from you. Click the APPLY NOW button below to send us your most recent CV for prompt consideration.
Academics is committed to safe recruitment practices, as well as safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people. All applicants are expected to uphold this commitment. Placements are subject to safeguarding and child protection checks in accordance with DfE policies, including verification of the right to work, employment references, and an enhanced DBS check.