Nursery Teacher

Flourish Education; Walsall; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer a Friend bonus

Regular contact during registration

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking a Nursery Teacher for a GOOD Ofsted-rated school in Wednesbury, supporting children aged 3–4 in an early years setting. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, with a start after half term.

You will take responsibility for a class of 3-year-olds, planning and delivering engaging activities with planning support, and collaborating with teaching assistants to maintain high standards of care and learning.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential for this role.
• Experience in Nursery/early years settings preferred.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and child development.

Responsibilities

• Take full classroom responsibility for a group of 3-year-olds.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons with planning support available.
• Assess and monitor progress, adapting activities to needs.
• Establish routines and promote positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and school staff.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to development of EY provision.

Skills

QTS

EYFS knowledge

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Education

QTS

Job description

Nursery Teacher – Wednesbury

Job Title: Nursery Teacher

Flourish Education is recruiting a Nursery Teacher for a GOOD Ofsted-rated school in Wednesbury, supporting children aged 3–4 years in an early years setting. This ongoing opportunity is ideal for a passionate early years educator seeking a full-time role, Monday to Friday, from 8:00am to 4:00pm, with an anticipated start after half term. You will take responsibility for a class of 3-year-old children, including planning and delivering engaging activities, with support available for planning. If you are a qualified Primary Teacher or experienced Class Teacher with a passion for early childhood development, we would love to hear from you.

JOB ROLE:

• Take full classroom responsibility for a group of 3-year-old children, creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment within the Primary School setting.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons and activities that support early years development, with planning support available and meetings usually held on Mondays after school.
• Assess, monitor and record children's progress, adapting activities to meet individual learning needs and developmental milestones.
• Establish clear routines, promote positive behaviour and demonstrate excellent behaviour management to support children's social, emotional and educational development.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues and the wider school team to maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and learning.
• Attend staff meetings as required and contribute to the continued development of the early years provision.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience working as a Nursery Teacher, Early Years Teacher, Primary Teacher or Class Teacher, ideally within a nursery or Primary School environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and child development for children aged 2–4 years.
• Understanding of the National Curriculum, Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2), alongside the ability to support children's transition into primary education.
• Excellent behaviour management skills, with the ability to establish positive relationships, promote good behaviour and create an inclusive learning environment.
• Experience of lesson planning, assessment, observation and record-keeping, with the flexibility to adapt provision to meet individual needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of all children.
• Ability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, from 8:00am to 4:00pm, with availability to start ideally after half term.

Working as a Nursery Teacher for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £168.80 to £232.57 per day, which equates to £32,916 to £45,352 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year.
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.

This Nursery Teacher position is based in Wednesbury, West Midlands, within a GOOD Ofsted-rated school. The location is commutable from nearby areas including Walsall, Darlaston, Tipton, West Bromwich, Bilston and Dudley. This opportunity would suit an early years specialist or Primary Teacher looking for a rewarding role in a supportive Primary School environment, helping young children develop the skills and confidence needed for their next stage of learning.

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.