Nursery Class Teacher

Oasis Community Learning; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Community Learning is opening a new Nursery at Skinner Street Primary School in January 2027. We are seeking a qualified Nursery/ EYFS teacher with proven experience to create a safe, engaging environment where young children build confidence and early learning skills.

You will work closely with the EYFS Lead to shape a stimulating start to school life. You will lead a Nursery/EYFS classroom, plan and prepare age-appropriate activities, and collaborate with families and the wider school

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Nursery/EYFS classroom and supporting families with transition into Nursery/School.
• Ability to plan engaging, age-appropriate activities for early years learners.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with children, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring, stimulating environment for Nursery/Reception children.
• Plan and prepare lessons and activities appropriate for the EYFS setting.
• Collaborate with the EYFS Lead and wider Oasis community to support best outcomes.

Skills

Nursery/EYFS experience

Lesson planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

QTS - Qualified Teacher Status

Early Years experience

Job description

Are you a fun, nurturing Nursery / Early Years professional with excellent people-skills? Do you have experience working with Nursery / Reception children, and are ready to develop your expertise even further? This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher with proven Nursery / Early Years experience to work in our purpose built new Nursery opening in January 2027. Located within our well-established academy, you will play an important role in creating a safe, engaging and stimulating environment where children can develop their confidence, independence and early learning skills.

Having invested heavily in our Academy, including our Nursery and EYFS area, we are seeking an innovative and energetic practitioner to take this to the next level. Working in partnership with the EYFS Lead, you will make your mark on the Academy and create an exceptional educational environment for the youngest students, setting them up for success.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Creating a caring, stimulating and engaging environment that enables all pupils to learn effectively, mindful of the fact that some pupils, will not have experience attending a similar setting
• Planning and preparing lessons and learning activities appropriate for the age group and ability of the children in the class
• Actively participating in the Oasis Skinner Street family, working to ensure the best outcomes for all children, and supporting the wider community

You’ll Bring

A full job description is attached to this vacancy.

• Experience of leading a Nursery / EYFS classroom and supporting families with the transition into Nursery / School, with a track record of building strong relationships to boost attainment and attendance
• A passion for education of the littlest learners, with expertise in various methods of delivering engaging learning activities
• The desire to bring innovation and interactivity into all areas of your teaching, continuously reaching for excellence
• An ability to quickly develop rapport with all members of the school community, while developing and maintaining appropriate boundaries

Interviews will be held week commencing 23 November 2026

Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable to an introduction fee.

Skinner Street Primary School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.