Role: Nursery Teacher
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Contract: Flexible temporary roles (day-to-day, short-term and long-term)
Start date: ASAP/April 2026
Salary: £32,916 - £45,351 per annum (depending on experience and/or qualifications).
About the role
Are you a passionate and nurturing Nursery Teacher looking for flexible work? We’re seeking enthusiastic Nursery Teachers to support early years settings and provide high-quality care and learning when it matters most.
As a Nursery Teacher working on supply, you’ll step into a variety of nursery and early years environments, creating safe, engaging, and inclusive spaces where young children can learn through play. You’ll adapt quickly, build warm relationships, and keep little learners smiling and curious.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Delivering fun, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
* Creating a safe, stimulating, and supportive learning environment
* Supporting children’s social, emotional, and developmental needs
* Working collaboratively with nursery staff and leadership teams
* Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and wellbeing
About the school/us
At Heart of Supply, we’re proud to work with a variety of local schools across Lincoln and the surrounding areas, from nurturing primary classrooms to dynamic secondary environments, and specialist SEND provisions to inclusive academy trusts. Our partner schools are welcoming, well-resourced, and committed to creating positive spaces for both pupils and staff. Whether you’re looking to broaden your experience or find your perfect-fit setting, you’ll have the chance to step into a range of roles that suit your strengths, with our support every step of the way.
What you will need:
* QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and recent experience in a UK primary setting
* A good understanding of the EYFS framework
* A nurturing, flexible teaching approach with the ability to connect quickly with pupils in EYFS
* Confident classroom presence with strong behaviour management rooted in positive reinforcement
* The ability to follow pre-set work while bringing your own creativity and energy to the classroom
* Clear communication, a proactive attitude, and the ability to build rapport with pupils and staff alike
* A minimum of 6 weeks’ teaching experience in the UK
What we offer you:
* Competitive weekly PAYE pay
* Roles tailored to your lifestyle, day-to-day or longer term
* Access to exclusive opportunities in great local schools
* A friendly, experienced consultant who listens
* Free CPD and ongoing professional development
* A simple ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
* A warm, supportive agency that genuinely cares about you and your journey
We’re fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will undergo thorough vetting, including enhanced DBS (with children’s barred list check and Update Service registration), references, and online checks as part of our compliance process.
About us:
Heart of Supply is built on over 15 years of experience in education recruitment. We understand that behind every placement is a person with their own goals, values, and ambitions. Our mission is simple: put people first, always. Whether youre looking for flexibility, consistency, or your next big step, we take the time to understand your ‘why’ and match you with schools that genuinely value what you bring. We’re here to offer more than just work. We provide guidance, ongoing support, and a partnership you can rely on.
Ready to take the next step in your career?
If you love making a difference in the earliest stages of a child’s education and want work that fits around you, we’d love to hear from you.
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