EYFS Teacher - Blackburn - September start
Job description
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Are you a passionate and creative EYFS Teacher looking for your next opportunity this September?
We are working with a warm and welcoming primary school in the BB2 area of Blackburn that is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teacher to join their team on a long-term basis, with the strong potential for a permanent role.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive school community that values high-quality teaching, creativity, and nurturing early development.
What's on Offer?- Full-time EYFS Teacher role
- September 2026 start
- Long-term opportunity with potential to become permanent
- Paid to scale from Day 1 (M1-M5)
- Supportive leadership team and friendly staff environment
- Opportunity to make a real impact in Early Years education
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Has experience teaching within EYFS
- Creates engaging, inspiring, and inclusive learning environments
- Has strong classroom management and communication skills
- Is passionate about helping children thrive in the early stages of education
Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT ready to begin your teaching journey in a supportive setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to secure your role for September.
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the EYFS Teacher role
📊 Quantify your EYFS experience: 'Taught 30 Reception pupils, achieving 85% GLD outcomes'
🌐 Emphasise your creative teaching methods as the school values creativity and inspiring learning environments
🎯 Mention any ECT experience if applicable, as they welcome both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers
🤝 Showcase your classroom management skills as these are specifically mentioned as essential requirements
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- •Delivered comprehensive EYFS curriculum to 28 Reception pupils, achieving 82% Good Level of Development outcomes in summer assessments
- •Created inclusive learning environments using multi-sensory approaches, supporting 6 children with SEND to meet individual targets
- •Implemented creative phonics programme across 3 EYFS classes, improving reading readiness scores by 15% over one academic year
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the EYFS Teacher position at your Blackburn primary school through Tradewind Recruitment. With my QTS qualification and passion for early years education, I am excited about the opportunity to join your supportive school community and contribute to high-quality EYFS teaching from September 2026.
My background in early years education has equipped me with strong classroom management skills and experience in creating engaging, inclusive learning environments that nurture young children's development. I am particularly drawn to your school's emphasis on creativity and supportive leadership.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you plan and deliver the EYFS curriculum to meet individual learning needs?
- ›What assessment methods do you use to track children's progress in Early Years?
- ›How do you incorporate phonics teaching into your EYFS practice?
- ›Describe your approach to creating inclusive learning environments for all children
- ›How do you use observations to inform your planning and next steps?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you helped a child overcome a learning challenge in EYFS
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your teaching approach for different learning styles
- ›Give an example of how you've worked collaboratively with parents and colleagues
- ›Tell me about a creative lesson or activity you designed that engaged young learners
- ›Describe how you handle challenging behaviour in an Early Years setting
STAR answer examples
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Tell me about a time you helped a child overcome a learning challenge in EYFS
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your teaching approach for different learning styles