EY Teacher

Contract to start ASAP until 30-07-27 with a possible extension.

Full job description

EY Teacher – Hackney London

Contract: Temporary contract from 9 November 2026 to 30 July 2027

Support High-Quality Early Years Education and Positive Outcomes for Young Children

We're recruiting an experienced EY Teacher to join Hackney London, based at 1 Hillman Street, London, E8 1DY.

This is a qualified education role focused on delivering high-quality teaching and learning within an Early Years setting.

You'll plan and deliver engaging learning experiences, support children's development across the Early Years Foundation Stage and work closely with colleagues, families and other professionals to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.

About the Role

As an EY Teacher, you'll be responsible for delivering effective Early Years teaching in line with the EYFS framework.

You'll assess children's progress, plan appropriate activities, create a safe and stimulating learning environment and support children's social, emotional, physical and educational development.

What you'll be doing:

• Planning and delivering high-quality Early Years teaching
• Supporting children's learning and development across the EYFS
• Creating engaging, inclusive and age-appropriate learning activities
• Assessing children's progress and identifying individual learning needs
• Maintaining accurate assessment and progress records
• Supporting communication, language and early literacy development
• Promoting early numeracy and problem-solving skills
• Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development
• Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment
• Adapting teaching approaches to meet different learning needs
• Supporting children with additional or emerging needs
• Working closely with teaching assistants and Early Years practitioners
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers
• Contributing to parent meetings and progress discussions
• Supporting transitions into and through Early Years education
• Following safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Contributing to curriculum planning and continuous improvement
• Working collaboratively with SENCOs and other professionals where required
• Promoting inclusion, equality and positive behaviour
• Maintaining professional standards and accurate documentation

Requirements

We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Teacher with strong knowledge of child development and the EYFS framework.

You'll ideally have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification
• Previous experience teaching within an Early Years setting
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Good understanding of child development and early learning
• Experience planning and delivering engaging learning activities
• Strong assessment and observation skills
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to support children with differing learning and developmental needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with parents, carers and multidisciplinary professionals
• Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills
• Experience supporting SEND within Early Years would be advantageous
• Previous local authority, nursery or school-based experience would be desirable
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to provide relevant references/work history
• Ability to complete an enhanced DBS and other required pre-employment checks

Why Apply

• Opportunity to work with Hackney London
• Competitive Umbrella rate of £47.00 per hour
• Long-term temporary assignment through to July 2027
• Qualified Early Years teaching opportunity
• Chance to make a positive difference to children's early development
• Work alongside experienced education and Early Years professionals
• Opportunity to build further local authority education experience
• Supportive and rewarding role within Early Years provision

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Company Pension
• Ongoing Agency Support

Additional Information

Client: Hackney London

Job Title: EY Teacher

Job Category: Education (Qualified)

Location: 1 Hillman Street, London, E8 1DY

Start Date: 9 November 2026

End Date: 30 July 2027

Contract Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: Umbrella: £47.00 per hour

Job Types: Temporary contract

Pay: £47.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Do you have Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification?
• Do you have previous experience teaching within an Early Years setting?
• Do you have strong knowledge of the EYFS framework?
• Are you confident assessing children's learning and developmental progress?
• Do you have experience supporting children with additional or SEND needs?
• Are you able to reliably travel to 1 Hillman Street, London, E8 1DY?
• Are you available for this temporary assignment through to 30 July 2027?

Experience:

• Early Years Teaching: 2 years (preferred)
• EYFS Curriculum: 2 years (required)
• SEND / Additional Needs Support: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification (required)
• Enhanced DBS (required or ability to obtain)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

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