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If you enjoy being with young children, if you understand the vital importance of early childhood education in laying the foundations for learning, then a career as an early childhood teacher could be for YOU.

The teachers we have profiled here work in a variety of early education services. Some are newly qualified, some have come to teaching from other careers, some have been inspired by their own children's educational experiences, some are still involved in their teacher education, all are engaged in ongoing learning, and all love what they do.

Find out more about the joys and rewards of early childhood teaching by clicking on our early childhood teachers’ stories...

“The response I got from the kids was great and seeing them change and develop made me want to pursue a career in early childhood teaching.”

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“Early childhood teaching is one of the coolest things to do as you have loads of opportunities to teach and interact with kids, rather than just tick boxes and spend time doing administration..."

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