Job Description

Nursery Teacher - Maternity Cover

Location: Roehampton, SW15

Start Date: September

Contract: Full-time | Maternity Cover

Salary: MPS (dependent on experience)

A welcoming and nurturing mainstream primary school in Roehampton is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Teacher to join their Early Years team on a full-time maternity cover contract from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive school community that places a strong emphasis on providing high-quality early years education. The successful candidate will lead a well-established Nursery class, creating an engaging, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can flourish during the earliest stages of their education.

The school has a collaborative Early Years team, supportive leadership, and a strong commitment to ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

The School Offers:

A well-resourced and welcoming Nursery setting

A supportive and approachable Senior Leadership Team

An experienced and collaborative Early Years team

Enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning through play

Excellent resources and curriculum support

Ongoing professional development opportunities

The Role Will Involve:

Full classroom responsibilities including planning, assessment, marking, and reporting

Delivering creative, engaging, and play-based learning in line with the EYFS Framework

Supporting children's communication, language, social, and emotional development

Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment

Working closely with support staff, parents, and the wider school community to ensure excellent outcomes for pupils

Attending staff meetings and contributing to the wider life of the school

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Have experience teaching within Early Years, ideally within a Nursery setting

Demonstrate a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum

Be nurturing, creative, and passionate about early childhood education

Have excellent classroom management and organisational skills

Have a thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

This maternity cover is an excellent opportunity for an Early Years teacher looking to join a friendly and supportive school where they can make a lasting impact during a crucial stage of children's development.

Why Work Through Reeson Education:

Competitive pay rates aligned with experience

Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process

Access to a wide network of schools across South West London

Opportunities for future long-term and permanent roles

Full compliance and safeguarding support

Teachers with Nursery or Early Years teaching experience who are available from September are encouraged to apply or contact Reeson Education to discuss this opportunity further.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07