Early Years Class Teacher

Early Years Class Teacher    

Hammersmith and Fulham  

£130 - £170 per day  PAYE

September 2021 – July 2022 

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is holding QTS and recent teaching experience within Early Years.

The role 

Smart Teachers are recruiting for a full-time, Early Years Class Teacher in a gorgeous two-form entry school in Hammersmith and Fulham. The school has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and candidates who have worked there before have provided us with great feedback. The students are very enthusiastic, displaying positive behaviours, as well as the team of staff being supportive and welcoming!   The successful Early Years Class Teacher will be responsible for looking after a group of approximately 22 pupils who thrive with a creative, open-minded, and consistent EYFS Class teacher.  The ideal candidate will have experience within Early Years and will have a strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.  The pupils enjoy outdoor activities, using real life examples to support with their learning and using the key element of play to help aid their development and interest. The Early Years Class Teacher will be required for the whole academic year, and this role is likely to be made permanent. This would be great for someone who has taught Early years and wishes to experience a very different and unique approach to teaching. NQTs are welcome to apply, however there must be evidence of experience within Early Years.  

The school 

The school is extremely modern, fitted with interactive white boards in each classroom, air conditioning and colourful notice boards, reflecting on work completed by the pupils. Each classroom has access to their central playground, creating a community feel and positive approach in the student’s learning. The early years department has an open plan setting, separated by a colourful reading corner, cosy corner, sensory play corner, etc. The pupils are aware of each section and are aware of the types of activities that occur in these corners.  The school ensures that the pupils receive a well-rounded education whereby children develop intellectually, socially and physically. There is a strong focus on ensuring a caring approach to all pupils and the school have a really strong leadership team who support all staff and ensure CPD is carried to out regularly and thoroughly. 

Requirements 

To be considered for the Early Years Class Teacher, you must:

• Hold QTS 

• Have experience teaching in Early Years 

• Experience and confidence delivering phonics 

• Eligibility to work in the UK (must have a valid visa)

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. 

About Smart Teachers  

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. 

What Smart Teachers offer 

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive: 

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). 

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 

• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.  

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 

• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

How to apply 

If you are an Early Years Class Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Smart Teachers, please contact our Primary team on 0207 065 7500 and quote reference GXSEYCT 40587.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call. 

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