Job Description

Company Overview

At Tiddley Tots Nursery, we strive to create a 'home from home' environment where children can develop meaningful relationships and thrive. Our mission is to prioritize the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of every child in our care.

Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated EYFS Teacher to join our vibrant early years team. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and supported. You will play a vital role in laying the foundation for lifelong learning, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and development through play-based and structured activities aligned with the EYFS framework. If you are enthusiastic, caring, and ready to inspire young minds, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and age-appropriate lessons in accordance with the EYFS curriculum. Create a stimulating, safe, and inclusive learning environment that supports all areas of child development. Observe, assess, and record children's progress, and use this information to inform planning and support. Build positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and colleagues to support each child's development. Promote positive behaviour, inclusion, and equal opportunities within the classroom. Work collaboratively with early years educators and other staff to support individual needs and promote best practice. Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils at all times, following the nursery policies and procedures. Participate in regular staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or EYTS (Early Years Teacher Status). Experience working with children in an EYFS setting (either in a school or nursery environment). Strong understanding of the EYFS statutory framework and child development principles. Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. A nurturing, patient, and creative approach to teaching. Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wider school community.

Desirable

Paediatric First Aid qualification. Experience working in a diverse or high-need setting. Familiarity with observation and assessment tools (e.g., Tapestry, Learning Journals).

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager. The post holder is also expected to be flexible and adaptable in their approach to fulfilling their duties.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,200.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person