Nursery Teacher - Walthamstow

Protocol Education; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant

Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and/

Streamlined registration and local

Referral scheme

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a Nursery Teacher (ECTs welcome) for a full-time, long-term position at a three-form entry primary school in Walthamstow, London. Start date is September 2026 and the school recently rated Good by Ofsted, with a nurturing ethos and strong teamwork.

You will plan and deliver creative activities for the youngest learners, build relationships with parents and colleagues, and use ongoing observation and assessment to help each child flourish at their own pace.

Qualifications

• UK QTS or on track to gain by September.
• Passion for Early Years with a nurturing approach.
• ECTs encouraged to apply; full induction and mentoring provided.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative activities for nursery learners.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Use observation and assessment to support each child’s progress.

Skills

UK QTS

Early Years passion

ECTs welcomed

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: Nursery Teacher (ECTs Welcome)
Location: Walthamstow, London
Salary: Outer London M1–M6 (£39,196 - £52,241 per year)
Contract: Full-time, Long Term
Start Date: September 2026

Love the idea of helping little learners take their very first steps in education?
This friendly, three-form entry primary school in Walthamstow is looking for a Nursery Teacher to join their Early Years team. Recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, they’re known for their nurturing ethos, strong teamwork, and focus on helping every child shine.

Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher or an experienced pro, you’ll find a warm welcome, plenty of support, and colleagues who genuinely have each other’s backs.

Why you’ll love this school:

• Supportive leadership team who understand that teachers need room to thrive, not just survive
• Well-resourced nursery space with a mix of free-flow areas and cosy corners for reading and play
• Collaborative planning with other EYFS teachers so you’re never reinventing the wheel
• Opportunities for CPD, including FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education, to help you support children’s wellbeing and development

Your role will include:

• Planning and delivering creative, engaging activities that spark curiosity and confidence in the youngest learners
• Building strong relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues
• Using observation and assessment to help every child flourish at their own pace

What we’re looking for:

• UK QTS (or on track to gain it by September)
• A passion for Early Years and a nurturing, positive approach
• ECTs encouraged to apply – full induction and mentoring provided

Protocol Education benefits:

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local bookings
• Referral scheme – earn rewards for referring friends

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.