EY Teacher in Chester, Cheshire

EY Teacher - Chester

Job Title: EY Teacher

Location: Chester, Cheshire

Start Date: September 2026 (Daily supply options available immediately)

Salary: Main Pay Scale (MPS)

Contract Type: Full-time

Are you an expert in early childhood development who loves creating magical learning experiences? Academics, a leading education recruitment agency, is seeking a passionate and high-quality EY Teacher in Chester to join a wonderful local primary school community this coming September.

This welcoming school prides itself on child-led exploration and an incredibly supportive leadership team. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), this vacancy is a fantastic opportunity to shape young minds at the absolute beginning of their school journey.

What We Look For:

• Full UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential for this MPS role.
• Deep knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
• A strong grasp of early phonics and active, play-based learning design.
• A commitment to your own professional education and training to keep your teaching fresh and innovative.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering an engaging, inclusive curriculum as an inspirational EY Teacher in Chester.
• Creating a safe, stimulating classroom environment that promotes curiosity, independence, and social skills.
• Tracking and documenting the development of each child using early years profile assessments.
• Partnering closely with parents and nursery nurses to uphold the high standards expected of an EY Teacher in Chester.

What is on Offer:

• Main Pay Scale (MPS) for this role and competitive daily supply for candidates wanting immediate work.
• Access to a wide network of local schools and flexible daily supply work prior to your September start (as well as for unsuccessful candidates).
• Access to an online CPD portal to help enhance your knowledge and skills.

Why Choose Academics?

We know that waiting for a September contract to start can cause an income gap. If you apply for this position but are unsuccessful, or if you simply want to start earning right away, Academics can offer you immediate daily supply work in and around the local area.

How to Apply

If you are ready to secure a brilliant position as an EY Teacher in Chester, we want to hear from you today.

Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV to the Academics team.

Academics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Every candidate applying to be an EY Teacher in Chester must hold or be willing to process an Enhanced DBS check.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.