Nursery Teacher - Hayes

Pinkwell Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinkwell Primary School in London is seeking a dynamic Nursery Teacher with QTS/EYTS to lead high-quality teaching in our Early Years setting. You will work with the Nursery Manager and colleagues to deliver the EYFS curriculum and foster a warm, inclusive learning environment.

You will lead key worker duties, support families, track children's progress, and uphold safeguarding standards in a play-based setting. A passion for early years education is essential.

Qualifications

• QTS or EYTS with Early Childhood/Primary Education qualification.
• Level 2 English & Maths (GCSE Grade C/4 or above).
• Paediatric First Aid certificate or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Pedagogical Leadership: Lead and manage learning across all areas of the EYFS curriculum, creating rich, engaging indoor and outdoor environments.
• Key Worker Duties: Act as the primary contact for key families, leading settling-in transitions, home visits, developmental tracking, and parent consultations.
• Inclusive Practice: Plan and deliver differentiated learning to support all children, including those with SEND or EAL, collaborating with SENCO and external agencies.
• Assessment & Tracking: Conduct observational assessments linked to the EYFS framework using digital assessment platforms.
• Safeguarding & Wellbeing: Maintain rigorous standards of safeguarding, health and safety, paediatric first aid, and intimate care in accordance with school policies.

Skills

Communication

ICT skills

Organisational skills

Education

QTS / EYTS

GCSE English & Maths (C/4 or above)

Paediatric First Aid certificate

Job description

Job Reference: CJ5897
Advert Posted On: 09/11/2026

Nursery Teacher

School: Pinkwell Primary School
Reports To: Principal / EYFS Lead
Working Hours: Full-Time
Pay Scale: Main Pay Range

Start Date:Monday, 4 January 2027 (flexible for the right candidate).

About the Role

Are you a passionate, nurturing Early Years practitioner with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)?

Pinkwell Primary School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Nursery Teacher to join our vibrant Early Years team. Working alongside our Nursery Manager and classroom colleagues, you will take primary responsibility for leading high-quality teaching, learning, and curriculum delivery across our nursery setting.

As an Early Years Key Worker, you will play a pivotal role in shaping children’s early learning journeys—fostering curiosity, independence, and emotional wellbeing in an inclusive, play-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Pedagogical Leadership: Lead and manage learning across all areas of the EYFS curriculum, creating rich, engaging indoor and outdoor environments.
• Key Worker Duties: Act as the primary contact for key families, leading settling-in transitions, home visits, developmental tracking, and parent consultations.
• Inclusive Practice: Plan and deliver differentiated learning to support all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or English as an Additional Language (EAL), collaborating with our SENCO and external agencies.
• Assessment & Tracking: Conduct observational assessments linked to the EYFS framework using digital assessment platforms.
• Safeguarding & Wellbeing: Maintain rigorous standards of safeguarding, health and safety, paediatric first aid, and intimate care in accordance with school policies.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: QTS, EYTS, or equivalent degree in Early Childhood/Primary Education, plus Level 2 English & Maths (GCSE Grade C/4 or above). A Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to complete) is essential.
• Experience: Proven track record of successful teaching in an EYFS nursery or reception setting, including key worker responsibilities and play-based learning approaches.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of the statutory EYFS framework, Development Matters, child development, and statutory safeguarding guidelines (Keeping Children Safe in Education).
• Skills: Warm, expressive, and attuned communication; strong organizational and ICT skills; and the ability to build collaborative, trusting partnerships with parents and carers.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.