Early Years Nursery Teacher

The East Kent Colleges Group; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in England is seeking a passionate Early Years Nursery Teacher for their location in Folkestone. This role involves delivering high-quality early years education to children aged 0-5 in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and a strong commitment to safeguarding and teamwork. You'll benefit from generous leave, exclusive discounts, and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Exclusive discounts & perks

Wellness and health support

Competitive pension scheme

Generous holiday pattern

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education is essential.
• The role requires a strong commitment to safeguarding.
• Must be qualified as a teacher or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality education to children aged 0-5.
• Foster positive relationships and curiosity in children.
• Collaborate with families and the teaching team.

Skills

Passion for early years education

Strong safeguarding commitment

Teamwork

Fostering curiosity and confidence

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

Three nurseries, three opportunities. From building blocks to shape sorters, you'll be laying the foundations to shape futures - one child at a time. We’re excited to announce three new opportunities for Early Years Nursery Teachers, one in each of our thriving nurseries in Canterbury, Broadstairs, or Folkestone. Join East Kent Colleges Group and help us nurture young minds in warm, supportive settings loved by our communities. You’ll be the heartbeat of your setting, guiding children through their first steps of learning, play and discovery. So, if you’re a passionate Early Years Teacher, and focused on supporting every child’s unique journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Delivering inspiring, high-quality early years education to 0‑5 year old children
• Fostering curiosity, confidence, and positive relationships
• Championing safeguarding, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Collaborating with a dedicated team and families
• Most importantly, you’ll understand that each child learns in their own way, curious, capable and full of potential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent - applicants without will not be considered. As our nurseries aren’t maintained settings, we’re unable to support ECT induction programmes.
• Experience and passion for early years education
• Commitment to safeguarding and teamwork

Outstanding Ofsted Provider

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our ‘Strong’ skills grading by Ofsted.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self‑declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.

Benefits

• Be part of a group which leads on staff development – 1/3rd of our roles are filled by internal progression
• Generous and Consistent Holiday Pattern – term time role in alignment with our term dates
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks – Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
• Wellbeing and Health Support – Generous sick pay, counselling services, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return‑to‑work transitions
• Competitive Pension Scheme – 28% company contribution
• Salary that reflects your experience and impact – £36,110 (equivalent to M3‑4)