Nursery and Reception Teacher

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education agency is seeking a passionate Nursery and Reception Teacher in Chester and surrounding areas. This full-time position involves nurturing young learners, creating engaging classrooms, and delivering high-quality education aligned with the EYFS framework. Candidates must hold QTS and have Early Years experience. The role offers competitive daily pay and the opportunity to work flexibly while supporting children's early development. Apply today if you have the biggest hearts for the smallest learners.

Benefits

Flexible roles

Competitive daily pay

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• QTS is essential for this role.
• Experience working with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to create calm and engaging learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and guide children in their early development.
• Create an engaging and supportive classroom environment.
• Encourage curiosity and purposeful play.

Skills

QTS

EYFS experience

Creating engaging learning spaces

Understanding EYFS framework

Job description

🌈 Nursery and Reception Teacher 🌈

📍 Chester & surrounding areas
🕘 Full-time | Long-term | Flexible roles
💷 Competitive daily pay

Some classrooms are full of tables and targets. Others are full of stories, sand trays, paint pots, and possibility.

If you love the Early Years — the wonder, the imagination, the gentle routines — this is a role for you.

Why Early Years as a Nursery and Reception Teacher?

Because this is where confidence begins.

• First friendships
• First “I can do it!” moments
• First time school feels safe and exciting

You’re not just teaching — you’re nurturing, guiding, and helping children find their feet.

The settings we work with:

• Play is purposeful
• Curiosity is encouraged
• Children are known, valued, and celebrated
• Teachers are supported

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Hold QTS (EYFS experience essential)
• Understand the EYFS framework — and the child behind it
• Create calm, happy, engaging learning spaces
• Believe learning should feel joyful

What you can expect from working with us for your next Nursery and Reception Teacher role:

• Local Early Years roles that fit your style
• Flexibility with continuity
• Honest support and friendly guidance
• A consultant who truly understands Early Years

Ready for a classroom full of wonder?

📩 Apply today or simply get in touch for a chat about working with our schools as a Nursery and Reception Teacher.

Because the smallest learners often need the biggest hearts 💛