Nursery Teacher

Job Title: Nursery Teacher
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Salary Scale: £34,068 - £52,834 per annum (MPS/UPS - Depending on experience)

Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic Nursery Teacher with a passion for giving young children the best possible start to their educational journey? Do you have the creativity, patience, and dedication to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where every child can learn, play, and flourish?

GSL Education Hull branch are currently searching for a caring and committed Nursery Teacher to work within a specialist educational setting in Scarborough. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring early years professional who is passionate about supporting young children, including those with additional learning needs, through high-quality teaching and child-centred learning experiences.

As a Nursery Teacher, you will deliver stimulating and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that promote children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will help every child build confidence, independence, and essential early learning skills in a nurturing environment.

Main Responsibilities as a Nursery Teacher

• Plan and deliver engaging early years activities in line with the EYFS framework, tailored to meet individual learning needs.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and play-based learning.
• Support children's communication, language, social, emotional, and physical development through structured and child-led activities.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress, using assessments to inform future planning and support.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, parents, carers, and external professionals to support each child's development.
• Promote positive behaviour, independence, and confidence while ensuring the wellbeing and safeguarding of every child.

Nursery Teacher Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised Early Years teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching within an Early Years or Nursery setting, with knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Experience supporting children with SEND or additional learning needs is desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and classroom management skills.
• A caring, patient, and creative approach to early years education.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

Why Work with GSL Education?

• Competitive rates of pay, with long-term placements paid in line with the relevant MPS/UPS scale from day one.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability and career aspirations.
• Access to short-term, long-term, and permanent positions.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and specialist training.
• The chance to make a lasting impact during the most important stages of a child's development.