Nursery Teacher

Nursery Teacher – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing role starting as soon as possible

This nursery provides a warm, child‑centred, and well‑organised learning environment where pupils benefit from nurturing adults, strong routines, and engaging early years provision. Leaders work closely with staff to maintain high expectations, ensuring children feel safe, supported, and ready to explore. Children respond well to purposeful activities that encourage early communication, curiosity, and steady developmental progress.

• Teach and support children aged 3–6 with a range of SEND needs
• Deliver engaging, play‑based activities that support early learning
• Adapt planning to meet diverse developmental and sensory needs
• Foster social and emotional development through consistent routines
• Work closely with support staff to deliver high‑quality provision
• Assess children’s progress and provide verbal feedback
• Create a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise child well‑being

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in EYFS
• Strong understanding of early childhood development
• Confident supporting children with SEND
• Warm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Able to work collaboratively within a team
• Proactive, reflective, and committed to excellent early years practice
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

• A competitive salary – depending on experience
• PAYE weekly pay – no umbrella or self‑employed setups
• Exclusive perks – retail discounts, travel offers, gym memberships
• Well‑being support – access to emotional and physical wellness services via our pay portal

At Step Teachers, we’re proud to be the only education recruitment agency in Norfolk offering Step On training, part of the County’s respected Norfolk Steps behaviour management programme to all teachers and support staff who register with us.

Step On is an evidence‑based training programme developed by Norfolk County Council, supporting schools for over 15 years. It helps educators and support staff create calm, inclusive, and consistent learning environments where every child can thrive.

We don’t just help you find work; we invest in your professional development. Through our partnership with Norfolk Steps, we equip teachers and support staff with skills recognised across Norfolk’s schools, helping you make a meaningful impact from day one.

Step Teachers is an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, a proud REC member, and REC Audited in Education – meeting the highest standards in safeguarding and compliance. All candidates undergo thorough checks aligned with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including references and Enhanced DBS verification via the Update Service or new application.