EYFS Nursery Teacher — Playful Learning Leader

Pinkwell Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinkwell Primary School in London is seeking a dynamic Nursery Teacher with QTS/EYTS to lead high-quality teaching in our Early Years setting. You will work with the Nursery Manager and colleagues to deliver the EYFS curriculum and foster a warm, inclusive learning environment.

You will lead key worker duties, support families, track children's progress, and uphold safeguarding standards in a play-based setting. A passion for early years education is essential.

Qualifications

• QTS or EYTS with Early Childhood/Primary Education qualification.
• Level 2 English & Maths (GCSE Grade C/4 or above).
• Paediatric First Aid certificate or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Pedagogical Leadership: Lead and manage learning across all areas of the EYFS curriculum, creating rich, engaging indoor and outdoor environments.
• Key Worker Duties: Act as the primary contact for key families, leading settling-in transitions, home visits, developmental tracking, and parent consultations.
• Inclusive Practice: Plan and deliver differentiated learning to support all children, including those with SEND or EAL, collaborating with SENCO and external agencies.
• Assessment & Tracking: Conduct observational assessments linked to the EYFS framework using digital assessment platforms.
• Safeguarding & Wellbeing: Maintain rigorous standards of safeguarding, health and safety, paediatric first aid, and intimate care in accordance with school policies.

Skills

Communication

ICT skills

Organisational skills

Education

QTS / EYTS

GCSE English & Maths (C/4 or above)

Paediatric First Aid certificate

Job description

Pinkwell Primary School in London is seeking a dynamic Nursery Teacher with QTS/EYTS to lead high-quality teaching in our Early Years setting. You will work with the Nursery Manager and colleagues to deliver the EYFS curriculum and foster a warm, inclusive learning environment.

You will lead key worker duties, support families, track children's progress, and uphold safeguarding standards in a play-based setting. A passion for early years education is essential.