Connex - Derby
EYFS Teacher – Sinfin (DE24)
£700 – £900 per week depending on experience
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.
About the role
Connex Education is working in partnership with welcoming Primary Schools in the Sinfin (DE24) area who are seeking an EYFS Teacher for a full-time position. This role is 5 days per week, starting in January, and will involve full classroom responsibilities including planning, delivering engaging early years lessons, creating a nurturing learning environment, and supporting children’s early development and progress.
About the schools
Schools across Sinfin are known for their inclusive, community-focused ethos and supportive staff teams. They are looking for warm, creative, and enthusiastic EYFS teachers who can build strong relationships with pupils and staff while delivering developmentally appropriate lessons and promoting positive early learning experiences.
Assignment details
This is a full-time EYFS role (5 days per week) starting in January, covering planned staff absence and running throughout the spring term. Planning will be required as part of this position.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit with over 19 specialist courses
• Funded qualifications: Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our Care to Classroom conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities
Person specification
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working within an EYFS setting in a UK primary school
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and early phonics approaches
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities. We value cultural and religious diversity and do not discriminate on any protected characteristic. All applicants are assessed solely on merit.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
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.