Nursery Teacher

Flourish Education; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate up to £240/day

Holiday pay 12.07%

Pension contributions

Safeguarding and prevention training

Refer a Friend bonus

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD opportunities

Job summary

Flourish Education are recruiting a full-time Nursery Teacher for a welcoming primary school in Gloucester. The role starts next term and runs until July 2027, with potential extension from September. You will lead the Pre-school class, planning, delivering creative lessons and tracking progress within the EYFS framework.

ECTs are encouraged; induction support is available. Benefits include a competitive daily rate of up to £240, holiday pay, pension contributions, safeguarding training,

Qualifications

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) is required.
• Experience teaching within EYFS, Reception or KS1.
• Ability to plan, assess and deliver engaging EYFS lessons.
• DBS check on Update Service or issued within the last 12 months.
• Minimum of two excellent references.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the Nursery class, including planning, teaching, assessment and phonics interventions.
• Deliver high-quality lessons in line with the Early Years curriculum.
• Track progress, complete observations and support children's development.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants and the wider Early Years team.

Skills

Phonics focus

Planning & assessment

Behaviour management

Observation & marking

Team collaboration

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

EYFS/Reception/KS1 experience

Job description

Are you a creative and adaptable Early Years Teacher looking for your next opportunity?

Flourish Education are delighted to be recruiting a full-time Nursery Teacher for a welcoming primary school in Gloucester. This role is to start next term, and will continue until July 2027, with a potential to extend from September.

This position is perfect for an enthusiastic and nurturing practitioner who can create an engaging, play-based learning environment within the EYFS framework. The school is seeking a teacher who is confident in planning and assessment, and who can provide a stimulating classroom experience that supports children’s early development.

This full-time Nursery teaching role will be working 5 days per week, with full class teaching responsibilities, including planning and marking.

You will be expected to take full responsibility for the teaching and learning of the Pre-school class, including planning, preparing and delivering creative and engaging lessons in line with the EYFS curriculum. You will track progress, complete observations, and support children’s academic, social and emotional development.

ECTs are strongly encouraged to apply, and induction support will be available for the successful candidate.

As a Nursery Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Taking full responsibility for a Nursery class, including planning, teaching, assessment and phonics interventions.
• Delivering engaging, high-quality lessons in line with the Early Yearscurriculum.
• Using assessment data effectively to inform planning, identify gaps, and maximise pupil progress.
• Providing targeted intervention and support for phonics
• Building strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues to support pupils in their final school term.

Required Skills and Experience for this Nursery Class Teacher role:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• Experience teaching within EYFS, Reception or KS1.
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and early learning goals.
• The ability to create a stimulating, inclusive and language-rich environment.
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills appropriate to Early Years.
• Experience with planning, observations, assessment and marking.
• The ability to work effectively alongside Teaching Assistants and the wider Early Years team.
• A nurturing and patient approach to supporting young learners.
• A DBS on the Update Service or issued within the last 12 months.
• A minimum of two excellent references.

Working as a Nursery Teacher for Flourish Education you will receive excellent benefits including:

• A competitive salary of up to £240 per day which equates to £46,800 based on previous experience levels.
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
• Pension Contributions.
• KCSIE-compliant safeguarding and prevent duty training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.
• Your own dedicated consultant who will spend time getting to know you to ensure you are placed in schools that you will thrive in.
• Free ongoing CPD opportunities.

This Nursery Teacher role is based in Gloucester and has good transport links from Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester and the surrounding areas. For those travelling by car, on-site parking is provided.

If you are interested in this Nursery Teacher role, please get in touch with us at Flourish Education.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.

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