Nursery Teacher
Nursery Teacher
Location: High Wycombe
Contract: Full-time
Salary: MPS / UPS
Start Date: ASAP
Application Closing Date: 20th November 2026
About the Role
Are you passionate about early years education and making a positive difference in the lives of young children? We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive nursery setting in High Wycombe.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences that support children’s development, curiosity and confidence. You will create a stimulating and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to explore, learn and develop through play.
Working closely with nursery practitioners and the wider team, you will support children’s development across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring each child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and committed to providing high-quality teaching and care within a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Observe, assess and record children’s progress, identifying individual learning needs and developmental milestones.
- Adapt teaching approaches and activities to meet the individual needs and abilities of each child.
- Promote children’s communication, language, literacy, numeracy, physical and social development.
- Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, independence and social interaction.
- Build strong and positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
- Work collaboratively with nursery practitioners and the wider team to ensure consistent care and learning.
- Maintain accurate observations, assessments and learning records.
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and child protection procedures are followed at all times.
Requirements
- Good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
- A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team and use your own initiative.
- An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, with a commitment to promoting children’s safety and well-being.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, in accordance with the nursery’s recruitment requirements.
Why Apply?
- Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
- A rewarding role supporting pupils’ educational experience.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on 01494 840 527, or apply below.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.