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Early Years Teacher

Job details
Posting date: 26 September 2025
Salary: £162 to £251 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 October 2025
Location: Plymouth, South West, PL5 4AA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Step Teachers Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: MP212029CT3103-A472743-26092025

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Summary

We are seeking a passionate and nurturing Early Years Teacher to provide PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment) cover from October 2025 on a long-term basis.

Duties as an Early Years Teacher:

  • Deliver engaging, play-based lessons across Early Years classes while covering teacher PPA time.

  • Foster a stimulating, safe and inclusive learning environment that supports each child’s development.

  • Follow and contribute to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.

  • Work collaboratively with class teachers and support staff to ensure continuity of learning.

Ideal Early Years Teacher:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

  • Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and best practice in early childhood education.

  • Excellent communication, organisational and classroom management skills as an Early Years Teacher.

  • Warm, caring approach with the ability to build positive relationships with young children and families.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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