EYFS Part Time Teacher

We are recruiting for a passionate and experienced EYFS Teacher to join a supportive Primary School in West Molesey, Surrey, working within the EYFS Nursery provision every Monday throughout the full academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher with a strong Early Years background to become part of a welcoming school community and make a lasting impact on children's early learning and development.

The role offers consistency, excellent classroom support, and the opportunity to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues across the academic year. The successful candidate will attend the school’s INSET Day on the 1st September to support a smooth transition into the role and become fully integrated within the Early Years team.

The Role

• Lead a well-supported Nursery class within the Primary School’s Early Years provision, delivering high-quality teaching and learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.
• Create engaging, play-based learning opportunities that promote children's social, emotional, physical and academic development, while maintaining a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• No marking requirement associated with this role.

EYFS/Nursery Setting

• Nursery provision within a Primary School.
• Children aged 3 to 5 years.
• Approximately 26 children currently on roll, with numbers expected to increase.
• Supported by three experienced members of support staff.
• Inclusive learning environment with a range of needs and abilities.
• One child currently has high-level SEN needs and is non-verbal, supported by a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant.
• Nappy changing responsibilities form part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences in line with the EYFS curriculum.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support children’s learning through structured teaching and child-initiated play.
• Assess and monitor children’s progress and development.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with support staff, school leaders and parents.
• Support the school’s inclusive approach to education and child development.

Requirements

• Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Previous experience teaching within an EYFS or Nursery setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Experience supporting children’s learning through play-based approaches.
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
• Strong understanding of child development and early learning.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider Early Years team.

• Desirable: Experience teaching within a Primary School Nursery.
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Personal Qualities

• Patient, caring and nurturing approach.
• Passion for Early Years education.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

What We Offer

• Long-term, part-time teaching opportunity for the full academic year.
• Supportive and welcoming Primary School environment.
• Experienced support staff within the Nursery classroom.
• Well-established and well-resourced EYFS provision.
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• No marking requirements.
• Potential opportunities for additional work within the school, subject to availability.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.