Nursery Teacher (EYFS)

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Passionate team

Inclusive ethos

Supportive mainstream team

Inclusive school culture

Subject leadership opportunities

Job summary

Netley Primary School in Regents Park, London, invites an inspiring EYFS teacher to lead a vibrant Nursery class. The role emphasizes play-based learning, strong parental engagement, and collaboration with on-site SEND specialists to support diverse learners.

The successful candidate will contribute to an inclusive, high-quality early education environment and join a supportive team of EYFS educators and assistants.

Qualifications

• This is an outstanding EYFS practitioner role focusing on early education.
• Knowledge of early foundational skills (communication, literacy, early numeracy).
• Familiarity with specialist communication systems (e.g., Makaton) to support SEND.
• Ability to engage with and enthuse parents.
• Excellent organisational and digital skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a joyous and dynamic Nursery class within the EYFS framework.
• Deliver high-quality, play-based learning aligned with early years progression.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of EYFS staff and on-site SEND specialists.

Skills

EYFS practitioner

Makaton knowledge

Engage with parents

Organisation and digital skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an inspiring, passionate teacher to join the happy, dedicated, and hardworking staff at Netley Primary School, based in our vibrant Nursery classroom. As our current teacher is moving to an internal leadership role, this is a perfect opportunity to gain premier experience in a renowned Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) setting that benefits from extensive on-site SEND expertise. We welcome outstanding applicants from across the entire primary range who have a passion for early education.

High-Impact Teaching in an Outstanding Early Years Setting

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the critical first steps of our children's educational journey. If you are looking for a role where you can foster curiosity, language development, and foundational skills through high-quality, play-based learning, this position offers the ideal environment. You will lead a joyous and dynamic Nursery class, backed by a fantastic, dedicated team of Early Years Educators and support assistants to help you deliver truly tailored, child-centered learning.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• is an outstanding EYFS practitioner who can demonstrate success in improving provision for their pupils
• has a strong knowledge and understanding of how to support children with early foundational skills (communication, literacy and early number)
• has the knowledge of, or skills in using, specialist communication systems e.g. Makaton, aided language boards to support children with SEND
• is able to engage with and enthuse parents
• has excellent organisational and digital skills

What the school offers its staff

Unrivaled Professional Development (CPD) Based within our Early Years phase, you will benefit from a robust support ecosystem. Line management, bespoke coaching, and collaborative planning will be directly provided by our experienced EYFS Phase Leadership team. Furthermore, because of our unique campus makeup, you will have unparalleled access to shared expertise from our on-site SEND and autism specialists. Whether you are an experienced EYFS practitioner or a mainstream teacher looking to master early childhood pedagogy, the professional growth, mentorship, and career progression offered in this role are unmatched.

We can offer:

• a passionate and hardworking team
• an environment that fosters a safe and inclusive ethos
• a strong and supportive mainstream team.
• a genuinely inclusive school with a positive and caring culture
• Subject leadership to people interested in taking on responsibility for a curriculum area

Further details about the role

Our Campus and Community Netley Campus is a vibrant, inclusive, and culturally rich learning hub. Our campus uniquely brings together our mainstream primary school, the Woodlands Autism unit, Acorns (our specialised provision for two-year-olds), and a separate school on site, Robson House PRU. We are a large, wonderfully diverse school driven by a fierce commitment to inclusion and equity. Located in the Regents Park estate, our school serves a community facing some of the highest socio-economic challenges in England. We view this as our proudest purpose: our staff are deeply committed to driving social mobility, happiness, and high aspirations for every single child.

Commitment to safeguarding

Netley Primary School is uncompromising in its commitment to safeguarding and we expect every member of our school community to share this unwavering dedication and to maintain the highest standards of vigilance at all times. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced (DBS) check, and comprehensive pre-employment vetting, including satisfactory professional references. We foster a proactive, vigilant, and transparent safeguarding ethos that continues throughout your employment at Netley. This includes regular, high-quality training, clear reporting frameworks, and continuous professional support to ensure a safe environment for all. Netley Primary School is a proud equal opportunities employer.