Nursery Teacher – Part-time, long-term temporary and ongoing from September 2026 This Nursery Teacher role is within an early years setting where children benefit from a nurturing and well-organised environment that supports both learning and personal development. Teaching is carefully planned to promote strong early foundations in communication, confidence, and curiosity, while adults work closely together to provide consistent care and guidance. Leaders place a clear focus on staff support, positive behaviour, and ensuring children feel safe, happy, and ready to learn. Duties as Nursery Teacher: Plan and deliver engaging early years lessons in line with the EYFS framework Create a warm, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for nursery-aged children Support children’s development in communication, language, social, and emotional skills Observe, assess, and record children’s progress to inform planning and next steps Work collaboratively with early years practitioners and support staff Promote positive behaviour and support children’s independence and confidence Maintain strong relationships with parents and carers through regular communication Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and follow all early years policies and procedures Ideal Nursery Teacher: Holds Qualified Teacher Status with experience in Early Years, or an appropriate early years teaching qualification Has experience working as a Nursery Teacher or within an EYFS setting Demonstrates strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development Is caring, patient, and enthusiastic about early childhood education Communicates effectively with children, colleagues, and families Is organised, reflective, and committed to supporting young learners Can commit to a part-time, long-term ongoing role from September 2026 Why Step Teachers? With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!