EYFS English Teacher

About the role

A full-time EYFS English teacher position, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. The role centres on planning, preparing and delivering child-led learning within the EYFS framework and the GGN philosophy, working alongside an Arabic practitioner to run a bilingual programme.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver learning experiences that promote active, child-led learning, aligned with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and the daily routine.
• Prepare and maintain an inviting, accessible classroom environment and provide open-ended learning materials, adapting them to children's needs, including those with additional learning needs.
• Introduce children to learning materials and supervise their safe use.
• Observe and assess each child's learning and development and produce individual, personalised reports.
• Maintain daily open communication with parents and lead parent-teacher meetings each term; use the Parent App or another GGN-approved platform for documentation and tracking.
• Support positive behaviour through age-appropriate expectations and consistent, respectful strategies under the GGN Behaviour Policy.
• Support children during settling in, mealtimes, nappy changing, toileting, rest periods and transitions.
• Keep the environment clean, safe and healthy, record accidents and incidents, and follow safeguarding procedures by reporting concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Take part in training, staff meetings and nursery events, and keep accurate records such as attendance, timesheets and classroom folders.
• Inspect classroom resources, update the inventory and keep child-centred displays updated at least once per term.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, attested.
• CACHE Level 3 is the minimum requirement.
• At least two years' relevant experience in a similar early years setting.
• Proven experience delivering an enriched EYFS curriculum.

Required skills

• Planning, observation, assessment and reporting in line with the EYFS.
• Strong understanding of EYFS standards and child development.