Early Years Teacher Location: Derby Pay Rate: £150 – £230 per day (depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time, Day-to-day / Long-term “Inspire Early Learning, Nurture Young Minds, and Build Firm Foundations for the Future!” GSL Education are seeking a warm, dedicated, and creative Early Years Teacher to join a supportive and welcoming school in Derby. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate practitioner who can create engaging learning experiences, support early development, and encourage curiosity during the most formative stage of a child’s education. In this role of Early Years Teacher, you will: Plan and deliver fun, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate lessons in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Create a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that supports exploration and early learning. Observe, assess, and track children’s progress, providing clear feedback to parents and carers. Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and academic development through play-based and structured learning. Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and colleagues to promote best practice across the early years setting. Maintain high standards of safeguarding, behaviour, and professional conduct. What You’ll Bring as an Early Years Teacher: UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised Early Years teaching qualification. Experience working within an Early Years or EYFS setting. A nurturing, patient, and creative approach to supporting young learners. Strong communication, organisational, and classroom management skills. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply). Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check. As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK. Apply now to join as an Early Years Teacher and help children in Derby thrive, explore, and build the foundations for lifelong learning!