Nursery Teacher

Pumpkin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pumpkin Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a dedicated Nursery Teacher to support young children's development in a safe, nurturing setting. You will plan and deliver age-appropriate activities, monitor wellbeing and progress, and collaborate with parents and staff.

You will work within a team committed to high standards of early years education and safety. Experience with CACHE, NVQ, or QTS is valued and encouraged for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Childcare qualifications or certifications preferred (e.g., CACHE, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare).
• BA in Early Years Education from UK or overseas, or QTS/Montessori qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of age-appropriate activities to promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Assist in supervising children during play, meals, naps, and outdoor activities for safety.
• Foster positive relationships, encouraging independence, curiosity and confidence.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating environment adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Communicate with parents about progress and daily experiences.
• Assist with curriculum planning and early childhood education best practices.
• Contribute to daily routines and childcare documentation administration.

Skills

Childcare experience

Early childhood education

Team collaboration

Education

CACHE/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare

BA in Early Years Education

QTS or Montessori Teaching Qualification

Job description

Nursery Teacher

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nursery Teacher to join our team. In this role, you will support the development and well-being of young children within a nurturing and safe environment. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily activities, fostering positive interactions, and ensuring each child's individual needs are met.

The ideal candidate will possess a passion for childcare, and experience working with children.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's early learning journeys while working within a collaborative team committed to high standards of early years education.

Duties

• Support the delivery of engaging and age-appropriate activities that promote children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Assist in supervising children during playtime, mealtimes, naps, and outdoor activities to ensure their safety at all times.
• Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging independence, curiosity, and confidence.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating environment that adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child's progress and daily experiences.
• Support management in implementing early childhood education best practices and curriculum planning.
• Contribute to the management of daily routines and assist with administrative tasks related to childcare documentation.

Requirements

• Childcare qualifications or certifications preferred (e.g., CACHE, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare). Or BA in Early Years Education from Uk or Overseas. Or QTS, Montessori Teaching Qualification
• Passionate about early childhood education with a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment.