Are you an experienced Early Years Teacher ready to inspire and nurture the youngest learners in a warm, supportive environment? A thriving Islington primary school is seeking a dedicated Nursery Teacher to lead their Nursery class after half-term — someone passionate about early childhood development and confident in delivering outstanding provision across the EYFS.
The Role
You’ll plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning rooted in the EYFS statutory framework, with a strong emphasis on Communication & Language. Working closely with the Reception teacher and a skilled TA, you’ll ensure a seamless learning journey from Nursery to Reception. This role is perfect for an educator who values creativity, collaboration, and consistency in classroom routines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and assess learning with a focus on prime areas, especially Communication & Language.
• Share weekly planning and attend joint PPA sessions.
• Track key children and set meaningful next steps.
• Create a vibrant, language-rich classroom and outdoor environment.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Uphold safeguarding, inclusion, and wellbeing across all practice.
What You’ll Gain
• A small, engaged cohort supported by an experienced TA.
• Guidance from the Assistant Head (EY/KS1) and Early Excellence specialists.
• A collaborative, nurturing ethos and approachable leadership team.
• A focus on work-life balance, shared planning, and professional growth.
If you’re an inspiring early years practitioner ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
