EYFS Teaching Specialist – Leeds
Location: Leeds
Pay: £150–£200 a day (depending on experience)
Start Date: As soon as you're ready
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Looking for an EYFS teaching job in Leeds that’s full of creativity, collaboration, and those unforgettable lightbulb moments? This could be the perfect Reception class role for you.
We're working with a welcoming primary school in Leeds looking for an enthusiastic, experienced—or newly qualified—EYFS teacher to join their early years team. Whether you're a Reception class specialist or a nursery teacher ready for your next step, you'll be supported from day one.
This Reception teacher role offers:
1. A well-resourced EYFS classroom ready for your ideas
2. Supportive SLT that understands early years challenges
3. Weekly planning time and a team who share the load
4. Access to free CPD and our online training academy
5. Consistent weekly pay via PAYE—no umbrella fees
What we’re looking for:
6. Previous EYFS teaching experience (school or nursery-based)
7. QTS, EYTS or a Level 3 qualification with strong early years’ experience
8. A calm, nurturing approach and a solid grasp of the EYFS framework
9. Someone who knows how to balance structure and play
If you're Thrive trained, that’s a huge plus. If not? We’ll support you to complete the training for free making your profile even more attractive to schools.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone seeking a Reception class teacher job in Leeds, or an EYFS role in West Yorkshire that values warmth, teamwork, and impact.
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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 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.
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