Nursery Teacher

Teaching Personnel is seeking a nurturing and committed Nursery Teacher to join welcoming and inclusive primary schools in Weymouth, Dorset. This full‑time role is ideal for a passionate Early Years specialist who thrives in a creative and child‑centred environment. Whether you’re an experienced EYFS teacher or an enthusiastic ECT, we’d love to hear from you.

• Deliver a rich and engaging Early Years curriculum in line with the EYFS Framework.
• Foster a stimulating and safe learning environment that promotes exploration and development.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional growth through play‑based learning.
• Track and report on progress, identifying next steps for learning.
• Collaborate with EYFS staff, SENCOs and parents to support each child’s development.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent EYFS teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching in a Nursery or Early Years Foundation Stage setting.
• A warm, patient and enthusiastic approach to early childhood education.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and early child development.

• A supportive and collaborative Early Years team.
• Excellent indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Regular CPD and mentoring opportunities.
• Strong leadership and an inclusive school culture.

• Competitive weekly pay – paid via PAYE.
• Your own dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Free online CPD including safeguarding and EYFS‑focused modules.
• Opportunity for contract extension or permanent placement.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all registered candidates free child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check – full assistance is provided.

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