Early Years Teacher Taunton

Role Overview

Salary: from 13.83 per hour
Hours: Full time (typical 40 per week)
Contract: Permanent

We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Early Years Teacher to join our nursery in Taunton. You will lead curriculum planning and delivery for children aged 05 promote high standards of care and learning and contribute to a nurturing inclusive environment. The role involves linemanagement duties supporting and mentoring room teams working with parents and external professionals and ensuring compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and our policies.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Curriculum

• Lead the development and implementation of a rich playbased curriculum in line with the EYFS and nursery values.

• Plan evaluate and adapt learning experiences to meet the needs of all children including those with additional needs.

• Promote high quality practice through modelling coaching and supporting room staff.

• Maintain accurate assessment records observations and next steps to inform planning and share progress with parents.

Safeguarding Health and Safety

• Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are understood and followed by all staff.

• Risk assess activities and environments to maintain a safe healthy setting for children and staff.

• Promote childrens personal care routines wellbeing and independence in line with nursery policies.

Partnership with Parents and Professionals

• Build positive respectful relationships with families communicating regularly about childrens care and learning.

• Work collaboratively with external agencies health professionals and local schools to support childrens development and transitions.

• Lead parent meetings send home learning guidance and involve families in nursery life.

Teamwork and Professional Development

• Manage and support room teams contributing to recruitment induction and performance management.

• Contribute to a culture of reflective practice continuous improvement and staff development.

• Attend and lead staff meetings training and supervision sessions as required.

Quality and Compliance

• Support external inspections and ensure the nursery meets regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.

• Contribute to policy development and ensure staff adhere to nursery procedures and best practice.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified teacher status or recognised early years teacher qualification (EYTS) with substantial early years experience.

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and current early years practice.

• Proven ability to lead coach and inspire a team.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting childrens welfare; willingness to undertake required preemployment checks (including an enhanced DBS).

Desirable

• Experience working in a nursery setting with children aged 05.

• Additional training in special educational needs early language development or behaviour support.

• Willingness to engage with the local community and support transition to school.

Why join us

• Be part of a supportive valuesled organisation committed to high quality early years education and staff development.

• Opportunities for career progression leadership development and continuous professional learning.

• Collaborative team environment where staff wellbeing and professional practice are prioritised.

Our commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references an enhanced DBS check and our safer recruitment processes.