Early Years Teacher

Location: East LeedsSalary: Up to £15.00 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)Hours: Full-time, permanentStart Date: ASAP / Flexible for the right candidate

Are you an enthusiastic Early Years Teacher looking for your own space to shine?Do you dream of running your very own classroom, shaping young minds, and making a real impact every single day?If so this is your perfect role.

Our Client is a highly regarded private day nursery in East Leeds, seeking a passionate, creative, and dedicated Early Years Teacher to join their team and take the lead in our Preschool Room. This is a unique opportunity to run your classroom like your own mini school, while being fully supported by a warm, experienced team and a well-resourced setting.

• Take the lead in our Preschool Room, working with children aged 3-5 years

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging, child-centred learning activities aligned with the EYFS curriculum

• Provide a stimulating and safe environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and a love for learning

• Use your creativity to build inspiring learning zones and rich continuous provision

• Track children's development, complete observations, and maintain excellent parent partnerships

• Be a key part of school readiness and transitions

• Level 6 qualified or holds EYTS / QTS (Newly Qualified Teachers welcome!)

• Passionate about child development and early education

• Confident in planning and delivering EYFS-based lessons

• Able to manage a room with ownership, leadership, and flair

• A great communicator with both children and families

• Flexible, proactive, and ready to hit the ground running

• Competitive salary up to £15.00 per hour

• The chance to run your own classroom with creative freedom

• A friendly, supportive, and inclusive nursery team

• Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities

• A beautiful, well-resourced setting in East Leeds

• Excellent opportunity for newly qualified teachers to gain valuable classroom experience in a nurturing environment

You won't just be working a job you'll be building a foundation for lifelong learning. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role in the Early Years and truly make it your own.

If you're ready to start an exciting new chapter in a supportive and thriving nursery, we want to hear from you!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'