Early Years Teacher

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Early Years Teacher (EYT Qualified Status)

Location: Langport

Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum

Contract/Hours: Permanent Full Time - 40 hours per week

Closing date: Midnight on the 7 th of May 2026

• Time off to recharge - 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Treat yourself - Staff discounts portal and Blue Light Card with 15,000+ retailers
• Childcare Discount - A whopping 60% off childcare within our nurseries and out-of-school clubs
• Up to 3 Days Dependency Leave - to care for dependents in an emergency
• Paid maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
• Gain professional qualifications - with excellent training/development opportunities
• Salary Finance - access to financial advice and the ability to manage savings or loans directly from your salary
• Secure your future - Pension with up to 7% employer contribution, including life assurance cover

About the role

This is a remarkable opportunity for an Early Years Teacher who is committed to raising teaching quality, driving curriculum excellence, and making a measurable difference in children's early development.

As the Early Years Teacher at Spring the Levels, you'll be a key member of the leadership team working closely with the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager and acting as Third in charge when required.

You will take a leading role in shaping high-quality teaching and learning throughout the setting, ensuring practice reflects the EYFS, embraces creativity, and meets the developmental needs of each child.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and champion the EYFS curriculum across the nursery.
• Guide and coach practitioners, modelling best practice and supporting their professional development.
• Review data trends, monitoring outcomes for children, including EYPP and SEN.
• Support the Nursery Manager with inspections, particularly curriculum and teaching elements.
• Lead your room team to deliver inspiring, developmentally appropriate learning opportunities.
• Ensure that learning plans reflect individual needs, including children with SEN.
• Maintain high standards of safety, wellbeing, and inclusive practice.
• Build meaningful relationships with colleagues, families, and external professionals.

This is an ideal role for a confident, knowledgeable practitioner who thrives on influencing practice, inspiring others, and ensuring every child is given the very best start in life.

What we need from you

Qualifications & Training

• Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) or Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
• Paediatric First Aid
• Enhanced DBS

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Experience working and leading in an early year or school setting
• Deep understanding of the EYFS and early childhood development
• Experience in planning, observation and assessment
• Knowledge of SEN approaches and inclusive practice
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to support and mentor colleagues
• Able to maintain Ofsted-level documentation and standards

About the nursery

Spring The Levels is a 36-place nursery located within The Levels Children Centre in Langport. The nursery provides a warm, friendly and stimulating environment for children ages 3 months to 5 years. Our highly qualified and dedicated team are passionate about nurturing children and supporting their early learning and development.

We work collaboratively with the wider network of Spring Nurseries in the local area, fostering shared resources, best practices, and a strong support system to ensure everyone has the tools they need to succeed.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates, as they are under-represented within the organisation.

Male staff are also under-represented in the early years sector, and we warmly encourage applications from men who are passionate about early education.

We are committed to safer recruitment, and all applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.