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.

How to Apply
If you are an enthusiastic educator committed to giving every child the best start in life, we would love to hear from you!

• To Apply: Please complete the standard school application form detailing how you meet the Person Specification. Once completed, please send the form to Jenny Fromer,  jfromer@pinkwellschool.org
• Contact: For further details or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office.

Closing date: 04 Decemeber 2026 at Noon