EYFS Teacher – Full-Time Maternity Cover (Sept 2025 Start)
Location: East Newcastle (Walker area)
Protocol Education are recruiting on behalf of a warm and welcoming primary school in East Newcastle for a full-time EYFS Teacher to cover maternity leave starting in September 2025.
This is a lovely opportunity to join a supportive, community-focused school where staff work collaboratively and early years education is truly valued. You’ll be joining a team who put play, progress and pupil wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.
Why choose Protocol?
1. No long-winded application or interview forms—just a straight conversation with your dedicated consultant
2. Competitive pay that reflects your experience and expertise
3. Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella companies or timesheet stress
4. Free access to webinars and CPD to help you stay fresh, current and confident in the classroom
5. Unlimited refer-a-friend bonuses (£50 each time)
How it works:
Once you register, your consultant will give you a quick call to chat through your experience, strengths and what you’re looking for. We’ll create a professional educator profile for you and fast-track the clearance process so you’re classroom-ready as quickly as possible.
From there, it’s simple: we’ll match you with local roles that suit your preferences. You stay in control of what you say yes to.
If you're a qualified EYFS teacher who’s confident leading a Reception class and ready to step into a well-supported maternity cover role, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and we’ll be in touch to talk next steps
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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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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