Early Years Teacher – Nursery – Fulham

We’re looking for a highly experienced, passionate, and enthusiastic Early Years Teacher (QTS) to join a small, independent, family-run nursery that has recently been beautifully refurbished.

In this rewarding role, you’ll lead learning and development for young children, creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where they can grow, explore, and thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, mentor other staff, and help build a close-knit, supportive team.

Benefits of the role include; 

• Good transport links.
• Small class sizes to allow child focus
• Staff training and development
• 4 Weeks paid annual leave + an additional paid day of holiday for every year of employment.
• A day off for your birthday.

If you are passionate about working with children and have the requisite skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you.

• Plan, lead, and deliver the EYFS curriculum.
• Provide a safe, stimulating, and caring environment for children.
• Monitor and record children’s progress, maintaining accurate records.
• Support staff and mentor colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Provide a safe, stimulating, and caring environment for young children.
• Contribute to planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities that promote physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.

• Supervise meals and mealtimes and where appropriate.
• Ensure that the allergy and dietary requirements of all children within the nursery are adhered to.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of the children at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Conduct daily health and safety checks of the room and equipment.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns to the designated safeguarding lead.
• Adhere to all nursery policies and procedures.

•  Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a cohesive team environment.
•  Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuous professional development.
•  Support the Nursery Manager in running the setting effectively.
•  Build positive relationships with parents and caregivers.
•  Perform any other duties as required by the Nursery Manager.

• At least 2 years experience in a similar role.
• A good understanding of the EYFS Framework.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Physical demands include lifting, carrying, and moving children and equipment.
• Ability to mentor and support staff effectively.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Degree in relevant subject
• GCSE Maths / English at Grade C or above or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths.

• Current Paediatric First Aid certification.
• Current Safeguarding certification.
• Current COSHH certification.
• Current Food and Hygiene certification.

• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Physically able to carry out the requirements of the role.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)*.