Nursery Class Teacher

CLARUS EDUCATION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Greater London is seeking a passionate Nursery Class Teacher to join their Early Years team starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will have UK QTS and experience in Nursery or Early Years Foundation Stage, delivering the EYFS framework through a child-centered approach. Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, assessing children's progress, and fostering strong relationships with families. Enjoy working in an inclusive community that values creativity and supports professional development.

Benefits

Wellbeing support

Professional growth opportunities

Creative and well-resourced learning spaces

Qualifications

• Passionate about early education and committed to children's development.
• Confident in delivering the EYFS framework.
• Skilled in supporting early communication and phonics development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Observe, assess, and reflect on children's progress.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (UK QTS)

Experience in Nursery or Early Years Foundation Stage

Child-centred approach

Support for early communication and phonics development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (UK QTS)

Job description

Nursery Class Teacher

Hackney | Permanent | January 2026 Start
Salary: MPS3–UPS (Inner London)

Are you a nurturing and imaginative teacher who believes that a child’s first experiences of school should be joyful, meaningful, and full of wonder?

We are seeking a Nursery Class Teacher to join our Early Years team from January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to bring creativity, care, and expertise to a role where every day is an opportunity to spark curiosity and foster a love of learning.

Our school is a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking community. We believe that play is the foundation of learning and that every interaction is a chance to build confidence, independence, and resilience. Children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and develop their own understanding of the world in a supportive, safe environment.

As a Nursery Class Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging learning experiences that capture children’s interests and extend their thinking. You will observe, assess, and reflect on each child’s progress, adapting activities to ensure all learners thrive. Building strong, trusting relationships with children and families will be central to your role, as will collaborating with colleagues to share ideas and continually enhance our Early Years provision.

What We’re Looking for – Nursery Class Teacher:

We’re looking for a Nursery Teacher teacher who is passionate about early education and committed to giving every child the very best start. You will be:

• A qualified teacher (UK QTS) with experience in Nursery or Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Confident in delivering the EYFS framework through a play-based, child-centred approach.
• Skilled in supporting early communication, language, and phonics development (knowledge of Read Write Inc. is an advantage).
• Reflective, creative, and eager to keep learning and developing your practice.
• A positive team player who thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Joining our school means becoming part of a warm and ambitious community that values its staff as much as its children. You will benefit from a leadership team that prioritises wellbeing and professional growth, opportunities to share best practice across our federation, and well-resourced learning spaces that encourage creativity and exploration. Most importantly, you will work with enthusiastic, imaginative children who are eager to learn and discover every day.

If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the very beginning of a child’s educational journey, we’d love to hear from you. Join a school where every child’s voice matters, curiosity is celebrated, and learning feels like an adventure.

If you are interested in this Nursery Class Teacher opportunity, please send your CV to Clarus Education. If shortlisted, your personal consultant will contact you within 48 hours.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Nursery Class Teacher, you will have safeguarding responsibilities if appointed. The successful Nursery Class Teacher candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references. This Nursery Class Teacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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