Teacher - Pound Park Nursery School

Job Introduction

Teacher

Salary:                         Inner London Main/Upper Pay Scale as appropriate 

Hours:                         Full time

Contract:                    Permanent 

Start Date:                  September 2026

Closing Date:             Midday on 15th May 2026

We are seeking a teacher who is passionate about delivering excellent early education to young children and has the empathy to support the whole family. Here at Pound Park, we value teachers who are creative, caring and enthusiastic, and who have high expectations for all children. Our nursery school is a nurturing and stimulating environment where young children are supported to explore, play and develop independence.

Pound Park has continued to provide outstanding early years education since 1944. The ethos of our nursery school is to offer the best early learning experience for our children, alongside exceptional support for all our families.

About the role

• Responsibility for leading learning within a nursery class as part of a skilled and experienced early years team
• Planning and delivering rich, well-planned play-based learning within a stimulating indoor and outdoor environment
• Working closely with early years practitioners to support all children to make good progress
• Building strong, positive relationships with children, families and carers
• Supporting inclusive practice, working in partnership with the SENCo and external professionals where appropriate
• Contributing to reflective practice and the continued development of strong provision across the nursery

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a creative, reflective and enthusiastic teacher who shares our commitment to inclusive early years education and high-quality teaching and learning.  You will be:

• A Qualified Teacher (QTS) or have Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)
• Passionate about the early years, how young children learn, and driven to deliver effective and engaging teaching and learning
• Adaptable and resourceful in supporting children with a range of needs, including SEND and EAL, to access an inclusive early years curriculum
• Confident in leading and working collaboratively with a team of early years practitioners to provide strong provision
• Committed to safeguarding, anti-racism and promoting the welfare of children
• Committed to working in partnership with staff, parents and carers, governors and the wider community

In return, we can offer –

• A supportive and friendly staff team who are committed to working with families and the wider community
• A purpose-built environment designed for young children, with a wonderful garden
• A child-centred, inclusive environment with an exciting and challenging curriculum
• A diverse community with children who are excited about learning
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by prior arrangement, please contact Elinor Kane to arrange a time (ekane@poundpark.greenwich.sch.uk). 

Interviews will take place on w/c 18th May 2026.

Application details can also be downloaded from the school website:

www.poundparknursery.co.uk

On completion, application forms should be e-mailed to ekane@poundpark.greenwich.sch.uk

Pound Park Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All appointments will be conditional to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, we reserve the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with the panel to be discussed at interview stage.