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Nursery Teacher

Nursery Teacher

Job Type Long Term Salary £180-£230 per day Location Acton, London

Job Description

Opogo Education is currently recruiting a Nursery Teacher to join a Primary School who strives to combine a rich tradition with a forward-thinking, innovative approach. They have exceptional outdoor spaces and an onsite nursery, as well as provide a nurturing environment that support learning through exploration and play.

Job brief

  • Plan and deliver fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
  • Create a warm, welcoming, and secure environment where every child feels valued, safe, and encouraged to explore and grow
  • Observe, record, and reflect on children’s progress across all areas of learning, helping to identify next steps and celebrate achievements
  • Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and kind interactions with others
  • Build trusting relationships with parents and carers, keeping them informed about their child’s progress and well-being
  • Work closely with nursery staff, including teaching assistants and SENCOs, to support individual children and promote a positive learning environment
  • Follow all safeguarding procedures to ensure the well-being of every child in your care
  • Keep the learning space organised, stimulating, and reflective of the children’s interests and achievements

Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This is essential for teaching
  • Relevant Degree related to education
  • Previous and/or current experience working as a Primary Teacher or Early Years settings
  • Strong knowledge and experience of the EYFS curriculum and child development
  • Must have a valid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and on the Update Service

The pay range advertised is based on employment through an umbrella company.

Why Opogo Education?

Opogo Education is reshaping the traditional supply agency model making it faster, fairer and more efficient. Our benefits include:

  • Easy-to-use mobile app: set your availability and pay rates from our mobile app and let the jobs come to you.
  • Higher rates: our tech-led approach allows us to reduce costs for schools and pay our educators more than traditional agencies.
  • One-click timesheets: approve your timesheets once a week all through the mobile app.
  • Smart match: we match you with the most suitable jobs so that schools can easily find you and send you opportunities.
  • Social enterprise: we reinvest our profits back into the education sector to support you. Access hundreds of CPD-certified courses for free through our Learn platform.

Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2025 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures.

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