Job Description
EYFS Teacher / Early Years Lead - Pre-School - St Ives
**Are you a passionate EYFS Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to shape young minds and inspire a love of learning from the very beginning?**
Aspire People are recruiting for an enthusiastic and experienced **EYFS Teacher / Early Years Lead** to work within a welcoming and well-established Pre-School setting in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, nurturing and confident Early Years professional who enjoys supporting children''s development through play, exploration and meaningful learning experiences.
**Location:** St Ives, Cambridgeshire
**Start Date:** ASAP
**Duration:** Until the end of the academic year, July 2027
**Opportunity:** Potential permanent position from September 2027
**Pay:** Competitive, dependent on experience
### About the Opportunity
You will be joining a supportive Early Years environment that celebrates curiosity, independence and individuality.
The Pre-School provides a stimulating mix of indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, including creative activities, imaginative play, sensory exploration and opportunities for children to develop their communication and social skills.
The setting believes that children learn best when they feel happy, secure and confident to explore the world around them.
### Your Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate activities in line with the EYFS curriculum.
- Support the learning and development of Pre-School-aged children.
- Create a positive and inclusive environment that encourages curiosity, creativity and independence.
- Lead and support Early Years practitioners in delivering high-quality provision.
- Observe and assess children''s progress, identifying appropriate next steps.
- Promote children''s communication, language and personal development.
- Develop positive relationships with parents and carers.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding and wellbeing.
### What We''re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate Early Years teaching qualification.
- Experience working within EYFS, ideally Nursery or Pre-School.
- Strong knowledge of child development and play-based learning.
- Confidence in planning and leading engaging Early Years activities.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A caring, enthusiastic and proactive approach.
Previous Early Years leadership experience would be particularly advantageous.
### Why Join Aspire People?
- Competitive pay rates.
- Dedicated consultant support.
- Long-term placement opportunities.
- Potential progression into a permanent position.
- The chance to make a lasting impact during children''s earliest stages of education.
**If you''re an EYFS Teacher who believes learning should be exciting, engaging and full of discovery, we''d love to hear from you!**
Apply today to discuss this rewarding opportunity with Aspire People.
Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
**Are you a passionate EYFS Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to shape young minds and inspire a love of learning from the very beginning?**
Aspire People are recruiting for an enthusiastic and experienced **EYFS Teacher / Early Years Lead** to work within a welcoming and well-established Pre-School setting in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, nurturing and confident Early Years professional who enjoys supporting children''s development through play, exploration and meaningful learning experiences.
**Location:** St Ives, Cambridgeshire
**Start Date:** ASAP
**Duration:** Until the end of the academic year, July 2027
**Opportunity:** Potential permanent position from September 2027
**Pay:** Competitive, dependent on experience
### About the Opportunity
You will be joining a supportive Early Years environment that celebrates curiosity, independence and individuality.
The Pre-School provides a stimulating mix of indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, including creative activities, imaginative play, sensory exploration and opportunities for children to develop their communication and social skills.
The setting believes that children learn best when they feel happy, secure and confident to explore the world around them.
### Your Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate activities in line with the EYFS curriculum.
- Support the learning and development of Pre-School-aged children.
- Create a positive and inclusive environment that encourages curiosity, creativity and independence.
- Lead and support Early Years practitioners in delivering high-quality provision.
- Observe and assess children''s progress, identifying appropriate next steps.
- Promote children''s communication, language and personal development.
- Develop positive relationships with parents and carers.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding and wellbeing.
### What We''re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate Early Years teaching qualification.
- Experience working within EYFS, ideally Nursery or Pre-School.
- Strong knowledge of child development and play-based learning.
- Confidence in planning and leading engaging Early Years activities.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A caring, enthusiastic and proactive approach.
Previous Early Years leadership experience would be particularly advantageous.
### Why Join Aspire People?
- Competitive pay rates.
- Dedicated consultant support.
- Long-term placement opportunities.
- Potential progression into a permanent position.
- The chance to make a lasting impact during children''s earliest stages of education.
**If you''re an EYFS Teacher who believes learning should be exciting, engaging and full of discovery, we''d love to hear from you!**
Apply today to discuss this rewarding opportunity with Aspire People.
Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.