EYFS Teacher
Job description
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Academics are an education recruitment agency working in partnership with primary schools across South Wales. We are currently seeking a passionate and nurturing Early Years Teacher to join a large, welcoming primary school in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan from September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is enthusiastic about Early Years education and committed to supporting young children as they begin their learning journey. The successful candidate will join a supportive teaching team in a school with strong leadership and a caring, inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver engaging and creative lessons in line with the Early Years Foundation Phase curriculum
* Support pupils in developing early literacy, numeracy and social skills
* Assess and monitor pupil progress to inform planning and next steps
* Create a positive, stimulating and nurturing classroom environment
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants and parents/carers
* Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development
Minimum Requirements:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Academics
* Previous experience teaching in Early Years, Nursery or Reception
* Strong understanding of the Early Years curriculum and child development
* Two professional references from the last two years
* Excellent classroom management and communication skills
Role Details:
* Position: Early Years Teacher
* Contract Type: Temporary
* Start Date: September 2026
* Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
* Pay Rate: £172.98 - £180 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)
* Higher rates are available dependent upon experience, training, qualifications and client rate available
Whether you are an experienced Early Years teacher or an NQT/ECT looking to gain valuable classroom experience, this role offers a rewarding opportunity in a fantastic school setting.
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the role
📊 Quantify your Early Years experience: "Taught 30 Reception pupils, improving phonics scores by 25%"
🌐 Emphasise your Enhanced DBS status or willingness to obtain through Academics as mentioned
🎯 Showcase specific EYFS curriculum knowledge and child development understanding
🤝 Demonstrate collaborative experience with teaching assistants and parent engagement
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- •Delivered EYFS curriculum to 28 Reception pupils, achieving 92% phonics screening pass rate above national average
- •Collaborated with 3 teaching assistants to implement differentiated learning activities, supporting 6 children with additional needs
- •Established parent communication system resulting in 95% attendance at termly progress meetings and improved home-school partnership
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the EYFS Teacher position at the primary school in Barry through Academics. With my QTS qualification and strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Phase curriculum, I am well-positioned to support young learners in developing essential literacy and numeracy skills in your welcoming school environment.
My background in Early Years education has equipped me with the skills to create engaging, nurturing classroom environments where children can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. I have experience working collaboratively with teaching assistants and maintaining strong communication with parents to support each child's individual learning journey.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you implement the Early Years Foundation Phase curriculum in your daily planning?
- ›What assessment methods do you use to track pupil progress in Reception?
- ›How do you differentiate learning activities for children at different developmental stages?
- ›Describe your approach to teaching early literacy and phonics to young learners
- ›How do you create a stimulating learning environment for EYFS pupils?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a child who was struggling with social skills development
- ›Describe how you've worked collaboratively with teaching assistants in your classroom
- ›Give an example of how you've engaged parents in their child's learning journey
- ›Tell me about a challenging behaviour management situation and how you handled it
- ›Describe a time when you had to adapt your teaching approach for a particular child's needs
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you supported a child who was struggling with social skills development
Describe how you've worked collaboratively with teaching assistants in your classroom