Nursery Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nursery Teacher to join their Early Years team in Preston. This full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity for a nurturing and creative EYFS practitioner to make a real difference in the lives of young children. You will be responsible for creating a secure and stimulating environment, planning engaging play-based learning experiences, and building strong relationships with children and their families. This position is ideal for those passionate about early childhood education, with support available for Early Career Teachers. Join a warm and inclusive primary school and help shape the future of young learners!

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Support for Early Career Teachers

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Passionate about early childhood education and nurturing young children.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and delivering engaging learning experiences.
• Fostering strong relationships with children, families, and staff.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Understanding of child development

Enthusiasm for early years education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

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Nursery Teacher –Preston
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Pay: £120 – £150 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you a nurturing and creative EYFS practitioner looking for a rewarding new role? A warm and inclusive primary school in Preston is seeking a Nursery Teacher to join their Early Years team full-time from September 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and understands the importance of providing a secure, stimulating, and supportive environment for young children to thrive. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, play-based learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework, as well as fostering strong relationships with children, families, and staff.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Proven experience teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Strong understanding of child development and early learning
• Enthusiastic, patient, and committed to high-quality early years education

ECTs (Early Career Teachers) with relevant EYFS experience are welcome and encouraged to apply – mentoring and support will be provided where required.

Pay Information:
The daily rate for this role ranges from £120 to £150, depending on experience. This rate is in place for the initial 12-week period.

About Agency Worker Regulations (AWR):
After 12 weeks in the same role, Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) will come into effect. This ensures agency workers receive the same pay and conditions as permanent employees in the same role, including equivalent salary, access to internal vacancies, and aligned working terms. AWR is designed to provide fairness and parity for agency staff in long-term positions.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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