Teacher (Nursery)

Pound Park Nursery School, London, SE7 8AF

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday-Friday, term time teaching role
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Inner London M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a teacher who is passionate about delivering excellent early education to young children and has the empathy to support the whole family. Here at Pound Park, we value teachers who are creative, caring and enthusiastic, and who have high expectations for all children. Our maintained nursery school is a nurturing and stimulating environment where young children are supported to explore, play and develop independence.

About the role

• Responsibility for leading learning within a nursery class as part of a skilled and experienced early years team
• Planning and delivering rich, well-planned play-based learning within a stimulating indoor and outdoor environment
• Working closely with early years practitioners to support all children to make good progress
• Building strong, positive relationships with children, families and carers
• Supporting inclusive practice, working in partnership with the SENCo and external professionals where appropriate
• Contributing to reflective practice and the continued development of strong provision across the nursery

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a creative, reflective and enthusiastic teacher who shares our commitment to inclusive early years education and high-quality teaching and learning. You will be:

• A Qualified Teacher (QTS) or have Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)
• Passionate about the early years, how young children learn, and driven to deliver effective and engaging teaching and learning
• Adaptable and resourceful in supporting children with a range of needs, including SEND and EAL, to access an inclusive early years curriculum
• Confident in leading and working collaboratively with a team of early years practitioners to provide strong provision
• Committed to safeguarding, anti-racism and promoting the welfare of children
• Committed to working in partnership with staff, parents and carers, governors and the wider community

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer –

• A supportive and friendly staff team who are committed to working with families and the wider community
• A purpose-built environment designed for young children, with a wonderful garden
• A child-centred, inclusive environment with an exciting and challenging curriculum
• A diverse community with children who are excited about learning
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Pound Park Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be conditional to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, we reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with the panel to be discussed at interview stage

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher Job Description.pdf - 496 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 716 KB (opens in new tab)

About Pound Park Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 4
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 146 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 4
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pound Park Nursery School website
• Email address: ekane@poundpark.greenwich.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8858 1791
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pound-park-nursery-school

We are a local authority maintained nursery school located in Charlton, SE7.

Pound Park Nursery School has continued to provide outstanding early years’ education since 1944. Our ethos is rooted in offering the very best early learning experiences for children alongside exceptional support for families within our diverse community.

Arranging a visit to Pound Park Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ekane@poundpark.greenwich.sch.uk.

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