Early Years Teacher

Early Years Teacher (Level 6 – QTS or EYTS)

Ruskin House Nursery
Location: Herne Hill, London (SE24)
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (FTE, dependent on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Year-Round
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
 

**Now Offering 4-Day-Per-Week Contracts!**

Ready to inspire the next generation?

At Ruskin House Nursery, we believe that the Early Years are the foundation for everything that follows. We're looking for a passionate and inspiring Early Years Teacher to join our team and help create an environment where children feel confident, curious and excited to learn.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Level 6 Early Years Teacher, holding either QTS or EYTS, who wants to use their teaching expertise within a nurturing Early Years Nursery environment.

You'll play a key role in delivering a rich and engaging curriculum, supporting children's individual development and ensuring they have the skills, confidence and independence they need as they take their next steps towards school.

At Ruskin House, you'll be part of a supportive team where your professional knowledge and ideas are valued. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on children's learning while continuing to develop your own career.

As part of Inspired Learning Group, you'll also benefit from access to ongoing professional development, training and career progression opportunities across our wider network of independent schools and nurseries.

And now, we're offering 4-day-per-week contracts, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a better work-life balance alongside a rewarding teaching role.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Early Years Teacher, you'll take a lead role in providing high-quality teaching and learning experiences, while helping to shape the curriculum and support the development of the wider Early Years team.

• Teach: Plan and deliver engaging, purposeful and age-appropriate learning experiences that inspire children and encourage curiosity.
• Lead Learning: Use your teaching expertise to develop a rich Early Years curriculum that supports children's individual interests, needs and developmental stages.
• Develop: Support children across all areas of the EYFS, with a strong focus on communication and language, personal, social and emotional development and school readiness.
• Assess: Use observations and assessment effectively to identify children's progress, celebrate achievements and plan meaningful next steps.
• Inspire: Create an environment where children are encouraged to explore, investigate, problem-solve and become confident, independent learners.
• Support: Work alongside practitioners to develop high-quality Early Years practice and share your professional knowledge.
• Mentor: Encourage and support colleagues through modelling, coaching and sharing effective teaching approaches.
• Communicate: Build strong partnerships with parents and carers, keeping them informed about children's learning, progress and development.
• Prepare: Help children develop the confidence, independence and key skills they need for a successful transition to school.
• Safeguard: Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety and welfare at all times.
• Contribute: Work closely with the nursery leadership team to continually improve the quality of teaching, learning and provision.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has

• QTS or EYTS (Level 6 Early Years Teacher status).
• Previous experience working with children in an Early Years or nursery environment.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, child development and effective Early Years pedagogy.
• A strong understanding of how young children learn and how to create an engaging, language-rich learning environment.
• Experience using observation and assessment to identify and support children's individual learning and development.
• A good understanding of school readiness and supporting children through transitions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• The confidence to share professional knowledge and support the development of other practitioners.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage planning, assessment and curriculum responsibilities effectively.
• A caring, enthusiastic and inspiring approach to teaching.
• A genuine passion for giving children the very best start in life.

Why Join Ruskin House Nursery?

We want our Early Years Teachers to feel valued, supported and able to develop professionally, which is why we offer a strong package of benefits and opportunities.

• Up to £35,000 per annum (FTE), dependent on experience.
• 4-day-per-week contracts available – giving you greater flexibility and an improved work-life balance.
• Discounted childcare for your own children.
• Generous annual holiday allowance.
• Health and wellbeing support because your wellbeing matters.
• Ongoing training and professional development to support your continued growth as an Early Years Teacher.
• Career progression opportunities across Inspired Learning Group, providing access to a wider network of schools and nurseries.
• The opportunity to shape curriculum and teaching practice within an Early Years setting.
• The opportunity to mentor and support other practitioners, sharing your knowledge and experience.
• A supportive and collaborative team where your professional expertise is valued.
• A role where you can make a genuine and lasting difference to children's learning, development and confidence.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a qualified Early Years Teacher with QTS or EYTS looking for a role where you can use your teaching expertise, inspire young children and help shape their early learning experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're looking for a traditional 5-day role or would benefit from our new 4-day-per-week contracts, this could be the next step in your Early Years teaching career.

For further information, please contact:

Danielle
 

Safeguarding

Ruskin House Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance, identity, qualification and employment checks, including exploration of any gaps in employment, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.