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Early Years Jobs in Wakefield

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  • Teacher of Early Years Foundation Stage (7392)

    Heckmondwike Primary Academy · Heckmondwike · 6.9 miles from Wakefield

    £32,916–£51,048 a year (actual)

    Full time

    Posted 4 days ago

    via Teaching Vacancies

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  • Closing in 6 days

    Early Years Practitioner

    Milefield Primary School · Barnsley · 11 miles from Wakefield

    £27,274–£29,071 FTE

    Part time

    Posted 8 days ago

    via Teaching Vacancies

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  • Closing in 3 days

    Nursery Manager

    Farnham Academy · Bradford · 12 miles from Wakefield

    £34,925–£37,262 a year (actual)(£39,481–£42,123 FTE)

    Full time

    Posted 21 days ago

    via Teaching Vacancies

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  • Early Years Practitioner

    Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy · Bradford · 10 miles from Wakefield

    £27,709–£29,071 a year (actual)

    Part time · Temporary

    Posted 22 days ago

    via Teaching Vacancies

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About early years jobs in and around Wakefield

4 Early Years jobs in Wakefield schools live now.

Nursery, pre-school and reception class roles caring for and teaching children from birth to five (EYFS).

Roles and pay

Roles and pay

RoleLive jobsPay
Early Years Practitioner1Pay guide
Early Years Teacher1
STPCD 2026-27: £34,069–£46,940 main pay range (England outside London)
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Pay is the middle half (25th–75th percentile) and median of full-time equivalent annual pay stated on live adverts, never converted; shown only when 5 or more adverts state it. Adverts below the official minimum for the role or over 3 times the median are left out as likely mislabelled. STPCD ranges: School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2026 (DfE), effective 1 Sept 2026

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How to get into early years

  • A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification is the most asked-for; Level 2 suits assistant roles.
  • Apprenticeships offer a paid way in.
  • An enhanced DBS check is needed for school roles.

Career path

  1. 1. Early years assistant
  2. 2. Early years practitioner
  3. 3. Room leader
  4. 4. Nursery manager
  5. 5. Early years teacher (EYTS or QTS)

Reception teachers in schools need QTS.

Questions

How many early years jobs are there in and around Wakefield?
There are 4 live vacancies in and around Wakefield right now. The list updates throughout the day.
What qualifications do I need?
A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification is the most asked-for; Level 2 suits assistant roles. Apprenticeships offer a paid way in. An enhanced DBS check is needed for school roles.
Which early years role is most advertised in and around Wakefield?
Early Years Practitioner, with 1 live vacancy.
How much do these jobs pay?
Each advert shows the pay exactly as the employer states it. Teaching posts follow the national pay scales (STPCD); support staff pay is set locally.
Can I get alerts for new jobs?
Yes. Use “Get job alerts” above the list to be emailed new vacancies like these.

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