Early Years Teacher

Job Title: Early Years Teacher
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Salary Scale: £174.70 - £270.94 per day (Depending on experience)

Inspire a love of learning from the very beginning by creating a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive environment where every child can flourish!

GSL Education are currently recruiting for a caring, creative, and dedicated Early Years Teacher to work within a specialist educational setting in Scarborough.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to supporting young children during the early stages of their education. You will deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences while meeting the individual needs of pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them develop socially, emotionally, and academically.

About the Role:

As an Early Years Teacher, you will plan and deliver stimulating lessons that encourage curiosity, communication, and independence. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will create a safe and inclusive classroom where children are encouraged to explore, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Core Responsibilities of the Early Years Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging Early Years learning experiences tailored to individual needs
• Create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that supports children's development
• Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback to support learning and wellbeing
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of children with a range of learning and developmental needs
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to support positive outcomes
• Promote children's communication, social skills, independence, and emotional development

As the Ideal Early Years Teacher, You Should Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience teaching within an Early Years setting, ideally supporting children with SEND
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• A patient, creative, and nurturing approach to teaching and learning
• A genuine commitment to helping every child reach their full potential

To Work with GSL Education, You Must:

• Have the right to work in the UK
• Provide an up-to-date CV with relevant reference information covering the last 2 years
• Have recent experience teaching within an educational setting
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one

If you are a passionate Early Years Teacher looking to make a lasting difference in the lives of young learners in Scarborough, we welcome your application.

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.

For more information or to register your interest in ‘Early Years Teacher’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Scarborough.