Early Years Teacher

Early Years Teacher - September 2026

Location: Manchester
Contract: Full-time, part-time and temporary
Pay: -130.00 - -180.00 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you an Early Years Teacher looking for flexible work from September? Whether you''re available for same-day emergency bookings, short-term placements with minimal planning, or a long-term Nursery or Reception role, Premier Education has opportunities across Manchester to suit you.

We work with a wide range of welcoming primary schools across Manchester, offering flexible supply work alongside longer-term teaching positions. Whether you want complete flexibility or a more consistent placement, we''ll match you with schools that fit your preferences.

Depending on your availability and preferences, you could be:

• Teaching Nursery or Reception classes
• Covering emergency staff absences at short notice
• Supporting schools with short-term sickness or planned leave
• Taking on long-term teaching placements with planning and assessment responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Delivering engaging and inclusive EYFS lessons
• Following school planning for daily and short-term cover, or planning and assessing learning for longer-term roles
• Creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment
• Supporting children''s academic, social and emotional development
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and parents
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and pupil welfare

We partner with a range of welcoming primary schools across Manchester, including long-standing clients and multi-academy trusts.

Our schools offer:

• Supportive Senior Leadership Teams
• Well-resourced Nursery and Reception classrooms
• Inclusive and child-centred learning environments
• Friendly and collaborative staff teams
• Opportunities for flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term teaching

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Recent experience teaching within EYFS
• Strong classroom organisation and behaviour management skills
• Flexible, reliable and professional approach
• Ability to adapt confidently to different school environments
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Same-day emergency bookings and pre-booked supply
• Short-term roles with little or no planning
• Long-term teaching opportunities across trusted primary schools
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Pension contributions, referral scheme and additional benefits

If you''re an Early Years Teacher looking for emergency supply, short-term flexibility or a long-term Nursery or Reception role this September, we''d love to hear from you.

Click ''Apply'' and send your updated CV to Premier Education today. Shortlisting is taking place on a rolling basis for September 2026.

Premier Education is a trusted education recruitment agency, proudly supporting schools and educators across the North of England since 2001. We take the time to understand your needs and work hard to find you the right role, every time.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices. This role involves safeguarding responsibilities, and the candidate must be committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for non-UK candidates.

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