Connex - West Yorkshire
EYFS Teacher | Flexible Supply & Long-Term Opportunities | Leeds | Paid to Scale from Day 1 for Long-Term Roles
Location: Leeds
Pay: Paid to scale from Day 1 for long-term roles
Contract: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
Looking for an Early Years teaching role that fits around your lifestyle?
Connex Education is working in partnership with a number of welcoming primary schools across Leeds who are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Teachers for both day-to-day supply and longer-term assignments within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Whether you’re looking for flexible supply work, a long-term position, or the opportunity to experience different school settings, we have opportunities available throughout the academic year to suit your preferences and availability.
The role
As an Early Years Teacher, you’ll play an important role in helping children develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning during the earliest stages of their educational journey.
Depending on the placement, you will:
- Deliver engaging, curriculum-led lessons within the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Create a positive, nurturing and structured learning environment
- Support children’s academic, social and emotional development
- Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
- Monitor progress and contribute to ongoing assessment activities
- Undertake full classroom responsibilities during longer-term placements
For day-to-day supply assignments, lesson planning is not typically required, with schools providing resources and guidance to support your day.
About the schools
You’ll be working with a variety of inclusive and community-focused primary schools across Leeds.
Our partner schools have supportive leadership teams and welcoming staff cultures, creating environments where teachers can quickly settle in and make a positive impact. Schools value adaptable, reliable and enthusiastic professionals who can build strong relationships and contribute positively to school life.
Assignment details
Roles are available on both a part-time and full-time basis and are offered throughout the academic year.
Opportunities include:
- Flexible day-to-day supply work
- Short-term assignments
- Long-term placements
- Potential ongoing opportunities depending on school requirements
Schools are generally accessible via local transport links, although access to your own transport may be beneficial depending on the location of individual placements.
Why choose Connex Education?
At Connex Education, we’re committed to supporting teachers throughout their careers by providing flexible opportunities, ongoing development and dedicated support.
You’ll benefit from:
✔ Paid to scale from Day 1 for long-term roles
✔ Weekly PAYE pay
✔ Flexible work to suit your availability and lifestyle
✔ Free access to our SEND Toolkit featuring over 19 CPD courses
✔ Funded qualifications including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
✔ Career progression through our Care to Classroom conversion programme
✔ Wellbeing support and refresher training for modern classroom practice
✔ Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
What we’re looking for
To be considered for this role, you will:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Have experience teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage in a UK primary school setting
- Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- Be confident delivering engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences
- Have a good understanding of the primary curriculum and assessment frameworks
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one
- Have the right to work in the UK
Apply today
Whether you’re looking for flexible supply teaching or a long-term Early Years opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and one of our specialist education consultants will be in touch to discuss this role and other opportunities available across Leeds.
All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.