Nursery Teacher
Job description
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Reeson Education is looking for motivated and caring Nursery Teacher professionals to join our talent pool for September 2026 roles across Havering, including Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster and Rainham.
As a Nursery Teacher, you will have access to a variety of welcoming schools and nurseries seeking strong early years specialists.
Role Highlights for a Nursery Teacher:
- Nursery Teacher roles across Havering nurseries and primary schools
- Opportunities in Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster and Rainham
- Full-time, long-term Nursery Teacher positions
- Salary in line with MPS / UPS
- Supportive and well-resourced early years environments
Responsibilities of a Nursery Teacher:
- Plan and deliver engaging EYFS lessons as a Nursery Teacher
- Support children's development and school readiness as a Nursery Teacher
- Create a nurturing and stimulating environment as a Nursery Teacher
- Monitor and assess progress as a Nursery Teacher
- Work closely with staff and parents as a Nursery Teacher
Requirements for a Nursery Teacher:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience working as a Nursery Teacher or within EYFS
- Strong understanding of child development and EYFS
- A nurturing and enthusiastic approach as a Nursery Teacher
- Commitment to high-quality early education
This Nursery Teacher opportunity in Havering is perfect for teachers looking to secure their next role ahead of September 2026.
If you are a Nursery Teacher ready to explore opportunities in Havering, apply today with Reeson Education.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert.
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for all Nursery Teacher positions
📊 Quantify your EYFS experience: 'Delivered EYFS curriculum to 28 children, achieving 92% school readiness targets'
🌐 Mention specific Havering locations (Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster, Rainham) to show local knowledge
🎯 Emphasise your child development expertise as the advert specifically mentions this requirement
🤝 Showcase parent partnership experience as working closely with parents is a key responsibility
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- •Delivered comprehensive EYFS curriculum to 26 nursery children, achieving 94% school readiness targets across all seven areas of learning
- •Implemented child development assessments for 85 early years pupils, identifying and supporting 12 children with additional learning needs
- •Collaborated with 15 parents weekly to create personalised learning plans, resulting in 89% improved home-school communication scores
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Reeson Education's Nursery Teacher opportunities across Havering represent exactly the EYFS career progression I'm seeking. With QTS qualification and proven child development expertise, I'm well-positioned to deliver engaging early years education in your Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster and Rainham settings.
My background in early years education has equipped me with the skills to plan stimulating EYFS lessons, monitor developmental progress, and create nurturing environments that prepare children for their educational journey ahead.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you plan and deliver engaging EYFS lessons that meet statutory requirements?
- ›What assessment methods do you use to monitor children's progress in early years?
- ›How do you ensure school readiness across all seven areas of learning?
- ›Describe your approach to implementing the EYFS statutory framework
- ›How do you adapt your teaching for different developmental stages in nursery?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you worked with challenging parents to support a child's development
- ›Describe a situation where you had to create a nurturing environment for a distressed child
- ›Give an example of how you've collaborated with colleagues to improve early years provision
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your teaching approach for a child with additional needs
- ›Describe how you've contributed to safeguarding in your previous early years role
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you worked with challenging parents to support a child's development
Describe a situation where you had to create a nurturing environment for a distressed child