Nursery Teacher

Job Title: Nursery Teacher
Location: Derby (DE3)
Salary: £150 – £230 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time

Are you a nurturing Nursery Teacher passionate about early childhood development?

GSL Education are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Teachers to work in schools across Derby (DE3).

As a Nursery Teacher, you will create a safe, stimulating, and engaging environment where children can develop key early skills in communication, social interaction, and independence.

Responsibilities of a Nursery Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
• Support children’s early development in communication, literacy, and numeracy
• Use play-based and creative approaches to encourage learning
• Monitor and assess children’s progress, maintaining accurate records
• Support children’s social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Work closely with teaching assistants and staff to support learning
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers

Requirements of a Nursery Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience working within a Nursery or EYFS setting is desirable
• Strong understanding of early years development and curriculum
• A patient, caring, and creative approach
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• A genuine passion for early years education
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the “Nursery Teacher” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.