Nursery Teacher in Gateshead

Location: Gateshead

Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday

Start: September

Pay: £135-£200 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you a passionate and nurturing Nursery Teacher looking for your next opportunity? Do you have the enthusiasm to inspire young children during the earliest stages of their learning and development? Milk Education is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Gateshead to appoint a Nursery Teacher to join their dedicated team from September.

About the School

This inclusive and nurturing primary school is committed to providing a stimulating and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. The Early Years team places a strong emphasis on learning through play, developing communication and social skills, and creating positive first experiences of education.

The school offers:

• A supportive and experienced leadership team committed to staff development
• A collaborative and welcoming teaching environment
• A strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and early childhood development

Joining this school means becoming part of a dedicated team that is passionate about providing engaging learning experiences and helping every child reach their full potential.

Role Overview

As a Nursery Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and creative learning opportunities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework. You will create a warm, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn.

You will work closely with colleagues, teaching assistants, and parents to support each child's academic, social, and emotional development while fostering curiosity, independence, and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver engaging, play-based learning opportunities aligned with the EYFS Framework
• Plan, prepare, and assess learning to meet the individual needs of all children
• Differentiate activities to support children with a range of learning needs, including SEND
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment both indoors and outdoors

Child Development & Wellbeing

• Support children's early development across all areas of learning
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence, and independence
• Build strong relationships that encourage engagement and emotional wellbeing
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and nurturing classroom environment

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents
• Observe, assess, and report on children's progress in line with EYFS requirements
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times
• Contribute positively to the wider school community

Essential Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Recent and relevant UK teaching experience within a Nursery or Early Years setting
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A reflective, enthusiastic, and child-centred approach to teaching and learning
• Must live locally to Gateshead—no relocation