Nursery Teacher -Full-time maternity cover

Nursery Teacher – Islington
Start date: January 2027
Contract: Full-time maternity cover
Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS, dependent on experience
A welcoming and successful primary school in Islington is seeking an experienced Nursery Teacher to join its Early Years team from January 2027.
The successful candidate will be a confident and enthusiastic EYFS practitioner with a strong understanding of early child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
The role will involve:

Planning and delivering engaging, play-based learning

Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive Nursery environment

Assessing children’s development and planning appropriate next steps

Supporting children with a range of learning and developmental needs

Working closely with teaching assistants, colleagues and families

Maintaining high safeguarding and welfare standards
Applicants should have:

UK QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

Recent Nursery or EYFS teaching experience

Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework

Excellent classroom and behaviour management

A current Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one

The right to work in the UK
To express an interest, please apply with your current CV

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