Nursery Teacher

Hays Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Wolverhampton to recruit a qualified Nursery Teacher for a maternity cover position from September to December 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nurturing school community that places children's happiness, wellbeing and development at the heart of everything it does. The school promotes a caring and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential, develop confidence and become an enthusiastic learner.The successful candidate will take responsibility for a nursery class, delivering engaging and creative learning experiences that support children's early development. Planning is already in place, providing a strong foundation, although you will be encouraged to adapt and enhance lessons to suit your own teaching style and meet the needs of the children in your care.

Your new role:

Full-time Nursery Teacher position
September 2026 to December 2026 maternity cover
Delivering high-quality learning in line with the EYFS Framework
Using existing planning while adapting lessons to suit pupils' needs and your teaching style
Creating a positive, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
Monitoring and tracking children's progress and development
Working closely with support staff, parents and school leadersWhat you'll need to succeed:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Previous experience teaching within a Nursery or EYFS setting
Excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
A nurturing and child-centred approach
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
A passion for supporting children during the important early stages of their educationWhat you'll get in return:

Competitive daily rate paid to scale
Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays Education consultant
Access to the Hays App for timesheets, holiday requests and training
Free safeguarding and CPD training
Refer-a-friend schemeWhat you need to do now:
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