Position: Early Years Teacher
Location: Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-time, Long-term Temporary
Start Date: 8 September 2026
Salary: £40,372–£59,864 per annum
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About the Role
Teach Now is recruiting an imaginative Early Years Teacher for a friendly Hertfordshire primary school with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, exploration and child-led discovery.
This role would suit an EYFS specialist who understands how carefully planned provision can turn everyday play into meaningful learning. You will have the freedom to create engaging learning experiences while ensuring children develop the early literacy, maths, communication and personal skills needed for a successful transition into Key Stage 1.
Key Responsibilities
Plan exciting and purposeful EYFS learning experiences.
Develop rich indoor and outdoor continuous provision.
Deliver phonics and early mathematics effectively.
Use observation to assess children and identify next steps.
Support children’s emotional, social and communication development.
Work effectively with teaching assistants.
Establish strong partnerships with parents.
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status.
EYFS or Reception teaching experience.
Excellent understanding of child development.
Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
Creativity and confidence when designing provision.
Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
The School Can Offer
An attractive and well-resourced Early Years setting.
Supportive and approachable leadership.
Experienced classroom support.
A close-knit school community.
Scope to contribute ideas and develop the curriculum.
Salary is dependent on teaching experience and qualifications.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£40372.00 - £59864.00 per year