Nursery Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Croydon seeks a passionate Nursery Teacher to inspire young learners. This role involves creating engaging lessons and fostering a supportive environment for children aged 3-4. The position starts on 24th February and may lead to a permanent opportunity.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education required.
• Passion for early childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for children aged 3–4.
• Plan and deliver creative lessons.
• Encourage social and academic growth.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Patience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)

Job description

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Are you passionate about early childhood education?

Do you have the creativity, patience, and dedication to inspire young learners? Our school is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Teacher to join from 24th February until July 2025.

Permanent opportunity for the right candidate!

This is a two-form primary school located in the southeast of the London Borough of Croydon.

The Role

1. Create a welcoming and stimulating environment for children aged 3–4 years old.
2. Plan and deliver creative and age-appropriate lessons that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and lay the foundation for lifelong learning.
3. Encourage social, emotional, and academic growth through play-based and structured activities.
4. Work closely with parents, caregivers, and other staff to support each child's individual needs and foster a love for learning.
5. Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards, ensuring each child's safety and wellbeing.

What We’re Looking For

1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) with experience in early years education.
2. A genuine passion for early childhood development, with a focus on creating a positive and supportive environment.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with parents, colleagues, and support staff.
4. Patience, creativity, and a sense of humor—plus a willingness to celebrate every small step of progress.

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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position, with the possibility of becoming permanent later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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