Part-time Nursery Teacher

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Sutton is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Teacher for a part-time role starting in January. The position involves teaching Monday to Friday mornings for a temporary period while covering a sickness absence. The ideal candidate must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in early years education. Applicants should be engaging and able to develop play-based activities for young children. This opportunity promotes a supportive school culture and good professional development paths.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a nursery setting is required.
• A calm and engaging teaching approach is essential.
• Ability to work closely with staff on planning.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursery class Monday to Friday mornings only.
• Plan and prepare a wide range of play-based learning activities.
• Support children's development and learning.

Skills

Enthusiastic approach

Experience with Early Years teaching

Ability to plan and prepare play-based learning activities

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

• Nursery Teacher
• Part-time mornings only
• Sutton
• January 2026
• Temporary contract

Are you an enthusiastic Early Years Teacher looking for a part‑time role in January?

A lovely primary school in Sutton is looking for a qualified Early Years Teacher to teach their nursery class on a temporary basis in January.

The role

In this role you will be a teach the nursery class, Monday to Friday mornings only.

This Nursery Teacher role is a part-time teaching position with the hours 8.15am 12.30pm Monday to Friday.

The school are looking for an experienced Nursery Teacher to join the school to cover a sickness absence. You will work closely with existing staff in the school to plan and prepare a wide range of play‑based learning and development activities for the children in the class. You should have a calm and engaging approach and be confident with all aspects of teaching in Early Years.

The role is offered on a temporary, ongoing basis starting in January.

You will need to have QTS and experience teaching in nursery in order to apply.

The School

This small friendly primary school is based in Carshalton and is easily accessible by public transport and by car. There is a true community feel at the school and a very inclusive approach with the school benefitting from a specialist Autism provision. There is an established leadership team in place who have created a supportive culture and offer good opportunities for professional development. Children make good progress within the school and there are good links with parents and the wider community.

If this role is of interest, please send your CV ASAP.