Nursery Teacher Colchester Area

Protocol Education Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education service provider is seeking an Experienced Nursery Teacher in Colchester. Candidates should possess the qualifications and experience to support early years education, understanding of the EYFS curriculum, and a nurturing approach to children's wellbeing. Opportunities for day-to-day or long-term positions are available, with a focus on stability in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible work opportunities

Supportive work environment

Continued support throughout placement

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced in early years education.
• Must have understanding of EYFS and child development.
• Capable of nurturing children's wellbeing and learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and nurturing care.
• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with school EYFS teams.

Skills

Qualified and experienced Nursery Teacher

Strong understanding of EYFS curriculum and child development

Warm, nurturing educators

Reliable, adaptable team players

Creativity and positivity

Job description

Experienced Nursery Teacher – Day-to-Day & Long-Term Opportunities

Find the Early Years Setting That’s Right for You

Are you an experienced Nursery Teacher looking for a setting where your passion for early years education can truly shine? We work with a range of welcoming nurseries and school-based EYFS teams who are seeking warm, skilled practitioners for both day‑to‑day cover and longer‑term roles.

Whether you’re after flexible work or hoping to secure a stable, rewarding position, we’re committed to helping you find the nursery or school that feels like the perfect fit.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified and experienced Nursery Teachers
• Strong understanding of EYFS curriculum and child development
• Warm, nurturing educators who prioritise children’s wellbeing and learning
• Reliable, adaptable team players who bring creativity and positivity to the classroom

What’s on offer:

• Day‑to‑day or long‑term opportunities available
• Supportive nurseries and school EYFS environments
• A choice of settings to match your teaching style and career goals
• Continued support throughout your placement

If you’re ready to bring your early years expertise and enthusiasm to a setting that truly values you, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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