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Nursery Teacher – Long-Term EYFS Teaching Opportunity

Location: Droylsden
Start Date: 4 January 2027
End Date: End of May 2027
Contract: Long-Term Temporary Teaching Position
Pay: M3 Teacher Pay Scale

Premier Education is recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Teacher for a long-term teaching opportunity at a welcoming primary school in the Manchester Road area of Tameside.

The position will start on 4 January 2027 and continue until the end of May 2027.

We are looking for a confident and committed teacher with at least two years' experience working within Nursery, EYFS and/or Key Stage 1 who can provide a nurturing, engaging and stimulating learning environment for young children.

Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) would be highly desirable.

The Role:

• Teaching within a Nursery / Early Years setting

• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate learning activities

• Supporting children's development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework

• Encouraging learning through play, exploration and practical activities

• Supporting early communication, language, literacy and numeracy development

• Observing, assessing and monitoring children's progress

• Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs, including SEND

• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

• Working closely with Teaching Assistants and other Early Years staff

• Building positive relationships with parents and carers

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential

• Minimum of two years' teaching experience within Nursery, EYFS and/or KS1

• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and early childhood development

• SEND experience is highly desirable

• Confident planning, delivering and assessing Early Years learning

• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills

• A patient, caring and enthusiastic approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Reliable and able to commit to the placement from January until the end of May 2027

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What's on Offer:

• Long-term Nursery teaching position

• 4 January 2027 to the end of May 2027

• M3 Teacher Pay Scale

• Opportunity to work within a welcoming primary school in Tameside

• Supportive Early Years team

• Consistent teaching work throughout the placement

• Weekly pay through our in-house PAYE payroll

• Ongoing support from a dedicated Premier Education consultant

Premier Education is a trusted education recruitment agency, proudly supporting schools and educators across the North of England since 2001. We take the time to understand your needs and work hard to find you the right role, every time.

The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices. This role involves safeguarding responsibilities, and candidates must be committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for non-UK candidates.