Pre-School Teacher in Bedford

Pre-School Teacher Complete Classroom Services is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced Pre-School Teacher to join a welcoming primary school setting in Bedford on a part time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Early Years practitioner to take on full class teacher responsibilities, teaching children aged 3–4 years, as part of a maternity cover position starting in January. Position Details * Location: Bedford * Role: Pre-School Teacher * Start Date: January * Contract: Maternity Cover * Hours: Part Time * Age Group: 3–4 years * Salary: Paid to teacher pay scale, depending on experience About the School The school is a thriving primary school with a well-established Pre-School provision, catering for young children as part of its wider school community. The school prides itself on being a friendly, inclusive and ambitious environment where children are at the heart of everything. There is a strong focus on nurturing children's curiosity, independence and confidence through engaging, creative and purposeful learning experiences. With a dedicated and supportive staff team, the school promotes high expectations, positive relationships and an inclusive approach to learning. It offers a welcoming environment where both children and staff are encouraged to develop and achieve their full potential. The Role This is a full class teacher position, and the successful candidate will take full responsibility for the Pre-School class of children aged 3–4 years. Responsibilities will include: * Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework. * Taking full responsibility for the teaching, learning and progress of the class. * Monitoring, assessing and recording children's development. * Creating a stimulating, safe and inclusive learning environment. * Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. * Building strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues. * Leading and working alongside support staff within the setting. * Ensuring safeguarding and welfare requirements are consistently met. The Ideal Candidate * Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). * Previous experience teaching within an Early Years or Pre-School setting. * A strong understanding of the EYFS framework. * Confident taking full class teacher responsibilities. * Passionate about early childhood development and learning through play. * Creative, enthusiastic and nurturing. * Able to work effectively as part of a supportive team. Interviews The school is looking to interview suitable candidates this week and next week, with a view to securing the right person for a January start. Interested in applying? If you are an enthusiastic Early Years Teacher looking for a part-time opportunity with a January start, we would love to hear from you. Contact Complete Classroom Services today to find out more or to arrange an interview