Nursery Teacher

King’s House have an exciting new opportunity in our Nursery Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced teacher to join our Nursery from September 2025. The role will work collaboratively with our other Nursery Teachers to provide a high level of learning to our pre-prep children.

Closing Date: 24th April 2025

Start Date: 1st September 2025

• Salary: King’s House Salary Scale 

• Reporting to: Head of the Nursery 

• Free school lunches during term time

• Contract type: Full Time, Permanent 

We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews before the closing date for strong candidates.

Responsibilities 

Duties as a EYFS teacher (Specific to this post)

• to ensure that the safeguarding, welfare and safety of all children is a highest priority, and that the school’s and local authority’s procedures are adhered to. 

• to implement and uphold all School policies and procedures as detailed in the Staff Handbook.

• to promote the welfare and happiness of all pupils.

• to plan and prepare interactive, differentiated and inspirational lessons thoroughly following the EYFS curriculum.

• to liaise with the SENCO regarding IEP’s and to provide the support required by the IEP in the classroom.

• to evaluate planning and use evaluations to inform planning.

• to make detailed observations and carry out assessments to maintain records

• to write end of year Nursery transfer reports.

• to work closely with the Squirrels/Rabbits teacher when planning the Early Years curriculum and to liaise with Reception teachers as necessary.

• to arrange a stimulating classroom with up-to-date displays.

• to promote teaching by arranging, for example, outings, visitors, special events and displays.

• to keep up with developments in Early Years and to attend relevant courses as necessary.

• to attend staff and department meetings.

• to attend Parent Meetings.

• to contribute to the overall life of the School by general commitment and by participating in, supporting and attending events.

Professional Duties and Expectations (applicable to all teaching roles)

• Support and promote the aims and ethos of the school

• Treat all members of the community, colleagues (teaching and non-teaching) and pupils, with respect and consideration

• Treat all pupils fairly, consistently and without prejudice

• Set a good example to pupils in terms of dress

• Arrive at school in good time (by 8am) and remain at school until the end of the working day, allowing enough time after this for further preparation

• Carry out break and supervisory duties as designated

• Promote the aims of the school when attending and participating in events such as assemblies, Visitor Mornings and sports, music and drama events

• Take responsibility for own professional development and participate in training when provided

• Reflect on own practice and contribute to the process of continuous improvement of the school eg participation in mutual observation process (within department and across the school)

• Contribute to the school's extra-curricular programme according to the needs of the school and own personal interests and expertise and/or participate similarly in the games programme

• Contribute to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in all meetings

Professional Duties and Expectations (applicable to all teaching roles - continued)

• Read and adhere to all the school policies as outlined in the school handbook(on line) and contribute to the development of new policies

• Undertake all responsibilities as prescribed within school policies

• Ensure that all deadlines are met as published

• Undertake professional duties as may be reasonably assigned

• Be proactive and take responsibility for matters relating to health and safety and all other legislative requirements

• Take on opportunities for additional roles and responsibilities

• Attend school outings and take part in residential trips as needed

• Drive a minibus and be first aid trained if possible

• Support and promote the school in the development and maintenance of its charitable aims

General School Duties

• Promote and support school academic and pastoral policies

• Carry out break and supervisory duties as designated

• Attend staff briefings and meetings, parent meetings and other meetings outside normal school hours as required

• Attend school outings and take part in residential trips as needed

• Drive a minibus if possible