Pre School Room Teacher
Updated: September 2025. Reports to: Nursery Manager
Core Purpose
To lead the preschool room with care and confidence, ensuring children receive high-quality early years education and care, delivered in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The Pre School Room Teacher fosters a safe, stimulating, and joyful environment for children to learn and grow, while also guiding and supporting their team.
Key Responsibilities1. Leadership & Team Management
* Lead, motivate, and support the preschool team to deliver outstanding care and learning.
* Delegate responsibilities clearly and fairly, ensuring smooth daily routines.
* Model positive behaviour, professionalism, and reflective practice.
* Address issues promptly and constructively, escalating to leadership where appropriate.
2. Learning & Development (EYFS)
* Plan, deliver, and review high-quality learning experiences tailored to each child, following the EYFS.
* Carry out observations and assessments, tracking children's progress and planning meaningful next steps.
* Support and mentor key persons to maintain accurate and effective learning journals.
* Champion school readiness skills, encouraging independence, curiosity, and resilience in children.
3. Provision & Environment
* Ensure the preschool room is consistently safe, clean, and engaging.
* Design inspiring invitations to play and age-appropriate provocations that support learning across all EYFS areas.
* Monitor and rotate resources, ensuring equipment is risk-assessed and well maintained.
* Embed routines that promote children's independence and confidence (e.g., self-serving snacks, tidy-up time).
4. Partnership with Parents & Carers
* Build warm, trusting relationships with families, acting as the main point of contact in the preschool room.
* Provide daily handovers that are friendly, professional, and informative.
* Keep parents updated on progress, achievements, and any concerns, ensuring clear communication.
* Work in partnership with parents to support children's development both at nursery and at home.
5. Team Engagement & Wellbeing
* Welcome and include all staff, fostering a supportive, respectful culture.
* Provide encouragement, recognition, and constructive feedback daily.
* Encourage professional development and reflective practice within the team.
* Lead by example, creating a positive, fun, and caring working atmosphere.
Success Measures (Scorecard)
* High compliance and audit scores (safeguarding, health & safety, room audits).
* Positive parent/carer feedback and engagement.
* High-quality observations, planning, and assessments.
* Good staff attendance, punctuality, and teamwork.
* Evident links between planned activities and children's next steps.
* Action points from audits addressed promptly and effectively.
The Right Person – Living Our Nursery Values
* Caring – Nurtures every child's wellbeing with warmth and compassion.
* Dedicated – Takes pride in delivering excellent early years care and education.
* Proactive – Anticipates needs, ensuring a safe, engaging, and well-prepared environment.
* Growth – Committed to continuous professional development and supporting children's learning journeys.
* Fun – Brings energy and positivity, creating joyful learning experiences every day.
The Right Seat – GWC Test
Gets it – Understands the EYFS, safeguarding, and what makes a nursery room run smoothly. Wants it – Passionate about leading a preschool room and supporting young children to thrive. Capacity to do it – Organised, resilient, and emotionally intelligent, with strong communication and leadership skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person