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Early years teachers (or nursery school teachers) teach children between the ages of three and five, in nursery schools and reception classes.

Early years teachers develop resources such as games, puzzles and visual aids for use within the nursery and organise and share a wide range of activities with the children.

Specifically Early years teachers are responsible for:

•developing confidence and language skills •encouraging creativity •numeracy and literacy •helping to develop social skills •encourage and develop acceptable behaviour

Early years teachers must also:

•take into account issues of multilingualism and multiculturalism •take into account individual children's health or disability problems •observe and assess each child so as to tailor learning opportunities correctly •ensure child safety •keep records, write reports and complete assessment profiles •organise the work of teaching assistants and parent volunteers

Teachers in state schools work 39 weeks a year. Part-time and temporary (supply) work is possible.

A newly qualified teacher usually earns £21,102 a year (£26,000 in inner London). A nursery head can earn around £42,000 to £52,000 depending on the size, kind and location of the school.

Early years teachers work in state maintained and independent nursery schools, nursery classes in primary schools and children's centres.

To teach in a state nursery school or department within a state primary school a teaching qualification is required. In addition, a degree in early years teaching, early childhood studies, education studies or psychology with the emphasis on young children can be useful. Before working with children, applicants undergo checks through the Criminal Records Bureau and register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

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  • Babies Room Supervisor - Watford

    • Watford
    • competitive salary, plus 50% childcare discount and other benefits

    We are currently recruiting for a Babies Room Supervisor at our Watford Nursery in Hertfordshire. You will have a level 3 childcare qualification and knowle...

    • kidsunlimited
    • 1 day ago

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  • Foundation Teachers Leicester

    • Leicester
    • £21588 - £31588 per annum

    Protocol Education are seeking an accomplished Early Years Practitioner for a Foundation teaching role in Leicester City to start ASAP. This is a good and im...

    • Protocol Education
    • 1 day ago

  • Nursery Nurses

    • Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire areas
    • up to £16k dep on experience

    Qualified Nursery Nurses needed

    • JEM Childcare Solutions
    • 1 day ago

  • Room Leader

    • Reading Berkshire
    • c£18k dep on experience

    Room Leader required for busy setting in central Reading - excellent transport links

    • JEM Childcare Solutions
    • 1 day ago

  • Nursery Nurse – Supply and permanent work – Ealing

    • Ealing
    • £8 per hour

    Skills and interests to be a good nursery nurse, you must have: •The ability to build good relationships •The ability to work in a team but also to use ...

    • New Directions Education
    • 5 days ago

  • Practitioner

    • Epsom, Surrey
    • £8.55 per hour paid monthly

    20.25 hours per week, working Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.35am – 3.20pm (term time only)

    • St Martin’s Pre-School
    • 1 day ago

  • Lead Practitioner (for under 3's provision and the daycare for children between 3-5 years)

    • Bognor Regis, West Sussex
    • Grade 10 (£29,236 to £31,754 per annum pro-rata)

    We are seeking to employ a dynamic, enthusiastic, highly skilled practitioner with considerable experience of working with children under three. Yo...

    • Bognor Regis Nursery School and Children's Centre
    • 1 day ago

  • Child Minding Assistant

    • Near Bracknell/Windsor Berkshire
    • £14K-£17K depending on Experience

    Looking to attract nursery professionals to work within Professional Home Based Childcare Setting. Very small child to adult ratio enabling us to offer perso...

    • Angela’s Angels
    • 1 day ago

  • Nursery Nurse Level 3 - Guildford

    • Guildford
    • Competitive Salary + 50% childcare discount along with other benefits

    kidsunlimited provide top quality, progressive childcare. We are currently looking to appoint a qualified Nursery Nurse at our nursery based in Guildford, S...

    • kidsunlimited
    • 1 day ago

  • Full Time Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) required in Rutland

    • Rutland
    • £10,000 - £14,999

    An EYP is required to lead the Early Years Foundation Stage at three nurseries in the Rainbow Childcare Centres group.

    • Rainbow Childcare Centres
    • 1 day ago

  • Nursery Nurse, Bristol

    • Bristol
    • £6.50 - £7.50 per annum

    Nursery Nurse Job, BristolChildren's CentreEarly Years Foundation StageThis Bristol Childrens Centre is looking to recruit pro-active, creative and enthusias...

    • Hays Education (South West)
    • 2 days ago

  • Nurse Nurse Opportunity, Bath

    • Bristol
    • £12000.00 - £16000.00 per annum

    Nursery Nurse Job, Bath, £12,500This large successful Nursery, based in Bath, is looking for a new addition to their current team of experienced and qualifie...

    • Hays Education (South West)
    • 2 days ago

  • Early Years Educators

    • White City – London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
    • Scale 6 £25,515 - £27,009 per annum – 36 hrs per week all year round

    The Randolph Beresford Centre is looking for exceptional Early Years Educators to join our “Outstanding” team.

    • Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre
    • 2 days ago

  • Reception Teaching Assistant, Bristol

    • Bristol
    • £50.00 - £65.00 per annum

    Reception Teaching Assistant, Bristol Early Years Foundation StageWe are looking for an Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse to work in a fantastic Prima...

    • Hays Education (South West)
    • 2 days ago

  • Nursery Nurse, Bristol

    • Bristol
    • £14000.00 - £16000.00 per annum

    Nursery Nurse Opportunity, £14,000 - £15,000St George, BristolEarly YearsHays Education currently have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Nursery Nurse ...

    • Hays Education (South West)
    • 2 days ago

  • Nursery Nurse - Bristol

    • Bristol
    • £12000.00 - £15000.00 per annum

    Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner BristolWestbury-on-TrymNursery NurseHays Education are recruiting for a qualified Early Years Practitioner / Nursery...

    • Hays Education (South West)
    • 2 days ago

  • Nursery Nurse, Camden School

    • Camden
    • £65 - £70 per day

    Creative, resourceful and highly professional Nursery Nurse required for Camden Primary School. You will be able to use your Early Years Degree and put it in...

    • Academics Ltd
    • 2 days ago

  • Nursery Nurse Job, Bristol

    • Bristol
    • £12000.00 - £13500.00 per annum

    Nursery Nurse Job, Bristol CAN YOU ADD SOMETHING?NURSERY NURSE JOB IN BRISTOL - EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONERBristol, £12,000 - £13,500This beautifully light and ...

    • Hays Education (South West)
    • 2 days ago

  • Nursery Nurse Level 3 - Bickley

    • Bromley
    • £14144 plus 50% childcare discount and other benefits

    We are currently looking to appoint qualified Nursery Nurses to join the team at our Bickley nursery in Bromley. The nursery is accessible by all major tran...

    • kidsunlimited
    • 2 days ago

  • Reception Class Nursery Nurse

    • Tower Hamlets
    • £65 - £70 per day

    Energetic Nursery Nurse required for Tower Hamlets Primary School.

    • Academics Ltd
    • 2 days ago