Nursery Teacher

GSL Education; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 34,068 - 52,834; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working opportunities

Professional development and training

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

GSL Education in Scarborough is seeking a Nursery Teacher to deliver engaging EYFS learning, supporting cognitive, social and physical development within a nurturing environment.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, plan activities, assess progress, and uphold safeguarding standards. The role requires DBS Update Service registration or willingness to apply. Temporary, full-time, term-time only with Sept 2026 start date.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised Early Years teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching in an Early Years or Nursery setting with knowledge of EYFS.
• Experience supporting children with SEND or additional learning needs is desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and classroom management skills.
• Caring, patient and creative approach to early years education.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging early years activities in line with the EYFS framework, tailored to meet individual learning needs.
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment that encourages exploration, creativity and play-based learning.
• Support children's communication, language, social, emotional and physical development through structured and child-led activities.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress to inform future planning and support.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, parents, carers and external professionals to support each child's development.
• Promote positive behaviour, independence and confidence while safeguarding every child.

Skills

QTS

EYFS knowledge

SEND experience

Communication skills

Education

QTS or EYFS qualification

Job description

Job Title: Nursery Teacher

Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Contract Type: Temporary, Full Time, Term Time Only

Start Date: September 2026

Salary Scale: £34,068 - £52,834 per annum (MPS/UPS - Depending on experience)

Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic Nursery Teacher with a passion for giving young children the best possible start to their educational journey? Do you have the creativity, patience, and dedication to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where every child can learn, play, and flourish?

GSL Education Hull branch are currently searching for a caring and committed Nursery Teacher to work within a specialist educational setting in Scarborough. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring early years professional who is passionate about supporting young children, including those with additional learning needs, through high‑quality teaching and child‑centred learning experiences.

As a Nursery Teacher, you will deliver stimulating and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that promote children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will help every child build confidence, independence, and essential early learning skills in a nurturing environment.

Main Responsibilities as a Nursery Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging early years activities in line with the EYFS framework, tailored to meet individual learning needs.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and play‑based learning.
• Support children's communication, language, social, emotional, and physical development through structured and child‑led activities.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress, using assessments to inform future planning and support.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, parents, carers, and external professionals to support each child's development.
• Promote positive behaviour, independence, and confidence while ensuring the wellbeing and safeguarding of every child.

Nursery Teacher Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised Early Years teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching within an Early Years or Nursery setting, with knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Experience supporting children with SEND or additional learning needs is desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and classroom management skills.
• A caring, patient, and creative approach to early years education.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

Why Work with GSL Education?

• Competitive rates of pay, with long‑term placements paid in line with the relevant MPS/UPS scale from day one.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability and career aspirations.
• Access to short‑term, long‑term, and permanent positions.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and specialist training.
• The chance to make a lasting impact during the most important stages of a child's development.

If you are a passionate Nursery Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Scarborough, we would love to hear from you.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or compl