Nursery Teacher -Full-Time Maternity Cover

Nursery Teacher – Islington

Start date: January 2027

Contract: Full-time maternity cover

Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A welcoming and successful primary school in Islington is seeking an experienced Nursery Teacher to join its Early Years team from January 2027.

The successful candidate will be a confident and enthusiastic EYFS practitioner with a strong understanding of early child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

The role will involve:

• Planning and delivering engaging, play-based learning
• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive Nursery environment
• Assessing children’s development and planning appropriate next steps
• Supporting children with a range of learning and developmental needs
• Working closely with teaching assistants, colleagues and families
• Maintaining high safeguarding and welfare standards

Applicants should have:

• UK QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Recent Nursery or EYFS teaching experience
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management
• A current Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one
• The right to work in the UK

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