Nursery Teacher – Southend-on-Sea, Essex (SS3)
Permanent position working two days per week within a Trust nursery setting.
Employment Type
Part-time, permanent
Salary
£22,601 – £27,785 per annum (pro rata), dependent on experience + benefits
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Access to high-quality training and continuous professional development
- Support with maintaining EYTS/EYP status
- Opportunities for internal progression within a Trust setting
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Wellbeing-focused workplace culture
- Access to employee wellbeing initiatives
- Modern, well-resourced early years environments
- Supportive leadership and mentoring
- Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development
- Strong focus on professional standards and best practice
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
- Part-time role working two days per week
- Monday and Tuesday, 8:15am – 4:00pm
- Daytime hours only
- No weekends or late shifts required
- Scheduled breaks included within the working day
- Consistent weekly pattern offering excellent work-life balance
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Nursery Teacher to join a welcoming and well-established Trust nursery setting in Southend-on-Sea. The role supports high-quality early years education within a nurturing, values-led environment that places children’s development, wellbeing, and curiosity at its heart.
This early years setting benefits from strong leadership, excellent resources, and a collaborative team culture within a nursery environment. The successful Nursery Teacher will thrive in a professional, child-focused environment and enjoy contributing to a setting that values reflective practice, continuous improvement, and positive outcomes for every child.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality early years education in line with the EYFS framework
- Work as a qualified Nursery Teacher within the 1:13 staff-to-child ratio
- Plan, deliver, and assess engaging learning activities
- Support children’s social, emotional, and educational development
- Maintain accurate observations, assessments, and records
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and wider professionals
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health, and safety standards
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers
Requirements
- Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or Early Years Professional (EYP) status
- Have the right to work within the UK (no sponsorship required)
- Ability to be counted within the 1:13 staff-to-child ratio
- Experience working within an early years or nursery setting
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Passion for early childhood development
- Nursery Teacher, Early Years Teacher, EYFS Teacher experience welcomed
Company Culture
The Trust nursery setting offers a warm, inclusive, and professional working culture where staff are genuinely valued. Teams are supported by approachable leadership, clear values, and a strong focus on learning and development. Staff are encouraged to share ideas, develop their practice, and grow within a supportive Trust environment that prioritises collaboration, wellbeing, and long-term career progression.
Why This Role Appeals
- Excellent work-life balance with a consistent two-day working week
- Opportunity to work within a well-resourced Trust nursery setting
- Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
- Meaningful impact on children’s early learning and development
- Stable, permanent part-time role in Southend-on-Sea
Apply Today
If you are a passionate Nursery Teacher seeking a part-time opportunity in Southend-on-Sea where your skills, knowledge, and dedication will be truly valued, this role offers a supportive environment to continue your professional journey. You will be joining a setting that champions high standards, teamwork, and positive outcomes for children and staff alike.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged
