Early Years Teacher

Position: EYFS Teacher (Full-time, Maternity Cover)
Location: Bootle, Sefton
Start Date: 1st June 2026 - February 2027
Salary: £145 - £190 per day (MPS1 - MPS6) - Pay to scale after 12 weeks (dependent on experience)

Aspire People are working with a warm and welcoming primary school in Bootle, Sefton, who are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic EYFS Teacher to join their team on a full-time maternity cover basis from 1st June 2026 until February 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a nurturing and inclusive school community that prides itself on delivering high-quality early education. The school is looking for a confident and experienced EYFS practitioner who can seamlessly step into the role and make an immediate impact.

Important: This position is open to experienced teachers only (MPS1 - MPS6) and is not suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Candidates must have at least one year of recent EYFS teaching experience.

The Role:
* Teaching within a Reception or Nursery class, creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
* Planning and delivering play-based, child-centred lessons in line with the Early Years Framework.
* Supporting the individual needs of all pupils to ensure progress and inclusion.
* Working collaboratively with support staff and the SENDCo to provide tailored support.
* Promoting children's social, emotional, and language development through creative learning opportunities.
* Building strong relationships with parents and carers to support each child's development.
* Assessing pupil progress and maintaining accurate records in line with EYFS expectations.

What We're Looking For:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* A minimum of one year of recent EYFS teaching experience (essential).
* Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development.
* A nurturing, proactive, and adaptable teaching style.
* Strong classroom management and organisational skills.
* An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or the ability to obtain one quickly to meet the 1st June start date).
* The ability to provide two professional references.

What We Offer:
* A supportive partnership with Aspire People, one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies.
* Competitive daily rates, with pay to scale after 12 weeks.
* Ongoing support and professional development from experienced education consultants.
* Access to a wide range of local teaching opportunities across Sefton and Liverpool.
* Refer a Friend Bonus of £250.
* Joining Bonus of £100 after completing your first 10 days of work.

In the Early Years, great teaching shapes a child's lifelong love of learning. If you're an experienced EYFS teacher ready to hit the ground running and make a meaningful impact in a Bootle primary school, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your up-to-date CV.

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks