Job description

Nursery Teacher – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing role starting as soon as possible

This nursery provides a warm, child‑centred, and well‑organised learning environment where pupils benefit from nurturing adults, strong routines, and engaging early years provision. Leaders work closely with staff to maintain high expectations, ensuring children feel safe, supported, and ready to explore. Children respond well to purposeful activities that encourage early communication, curiosity, and steady developmental progress.

Duties as Nursery Teacher:

Teach and support children aged 3–6 with a range of SEND needs
Deliver engaging, play‑based activities that support early learning
Adapt planning to meet diverse developmental and sensory needs
Foster social and emotional development through consistent routines
Work closely with support staff to deliver high‑quality provision
Assess children’s progress and provide verbal feedback
Create a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment
Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise child well‑being

Ideal Nursery Teacher:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in EYFS
Strong understanding of early childhood development
Confident supporting children with SEND
Warm, patient, and nurturing approach
Good organisational and communication skills
Able to work collaboratively within a team
Proactive, reflective, and committed to excellent early years practice
Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Stand Out with Step Teachers

At Step Teachers, we’re proud to be the only education recruitment agency in Norfolk offering Step On training, part of the County’s respected Norfolk Steps behaviour management programme to all teachers and support staff who register with us.

What is Step On?

Step On is an evidence-based training programme developed by Norfolk County Council, supporting schools for over 15 years. It helps educators and support staff create calm, inclusive, and consistent learning environments where every child can thrive.

Why Step Teachers?

We don’t just help you find work; we invest in your professional development. Through our partnership with Norfolk Steps, we equip teachers and support staff with skills recognised across Norfolk’s schools, helping you make a meaningful impact from day one.
Step Teachers is an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, a proud REC member, and REC Audited in Education - meeting the highest standards in safeguarding and compliance.

All candidates undergo thorough checks aligned with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including references and Enhanced DBS verification via the Update Service or new application.

Benefits for Teachers and Support Staff in Norfolk

A competitive salary – depending on experience
PAYE weekly pay – no umbrella or self-employed setups
Exclusive perks – retail discounts, travel offers, gym memberships
Well‑being support – access to emotional and physical wellness services via our pay portal

Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent, or supply work then get in touch with us today!