Nursery Teacher - Ruislip

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and experienced Nursery Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school with an on-site nursery in Ruislip, starting as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about early years education and committed to providing high-quality learning experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.

The school has a strong child-centred ethos, prioritising inclusion, collaboration, and wellbeing. Staff work together to create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children feel valued, confident, and motivated to explore. Senior leadership is approachable and supportive, offering mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities to ensure staff feel valued and empowered.

The Role

As a Nursery Teacher, you will plan, deliver, and assess lessons and activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. You will support children’s development across all areas, including communication and language, physical development, personal, social, and emotional development, and early literacy and numeracy skills. You will work closely with teaching assistants and parents to ensure each child receives personalised support and encouragement.

You will also play a key role in creating a stimulating environment, tracking pupil progress, and implementing interventions to ensure all children make excellent developmental progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality EYFS lessons and activities

• Support children’s social, emotional, and academic development

• Promote early communication, language, literacy, and numeracy skills

• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

• Differentiate activities to meet individual needs, including SEND and EAL

• Observe, monitor, and record children’s progress accurately

• Foster independence, confidence, and positive behaviour

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and colleagues

• Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers

• Maintain learning journals and assessment records

• Contribute to staff meetings, CPD sessions, and whole-school initiatives

• Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are strictly followed

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent EYFS qualification

• Have experience teaching Nursery or Reception

• Be nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic

• Demonstrate excellent classroom organisation and behaviour management

• Be reflective, proactive, and adaptable

• Show a strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing

Location

The school is located in Ruislip, with excellent transport links and a supportive local community. Staff benefit from a professional, inclusive, and well-resourced environment where collaboration, development, and wellbeing are prioritised.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Start Date: ASAP
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.