Early Years Class Teacher – Pioneer Classroom (3–5 years)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who We’re Looking For

• A passionate professional committed to supporting children in becoming active, independent thinkers and curious learners.
• A professional who is sensitive to and understands the individual needs of every child.
• A professional who is committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and practice.
• A strong team player, able to build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and governors.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A play-based learning environment where children’s well-being and involvement are at the heart of everything we do.
• Opportunities for personal development and professional growth, including developing leadership skills.
• A warm and welcoming school community that values innovation, creativity, and a love of learning.

About the Role

You will join our Pioneer Room, working with children aged 3 to 5. This is a rewarding opportunity to shape young lives in a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging environment.

Further details about the role

Join Our Team at Kate Greenaway Nursery School Early Years Class Teacher – Pioneer Classroom (3–5 years)

Contract

Permanent post, Term Time Only

Salary Range

Inner London, MPS 1-5

Actual Salary Range

£40,317 - £48,952

Start date

September 2026

The Headteacher and Governors of Kate Greenaway Nursery School warmly invite applications from ambitious, enthusiastic, committed, and inspirational teachers to join our dedicated staff team. What

Come and Visit Us!

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit us to see our unique nursery school in action. To arrange a visit, please get in touch with our

Admin Team at

kategreenaway.eyc@islington.gov.uk or 020 7527 4850

Application Deadlines

Completed application forms must be received by Sunday 17th May 2026, 11:59pm. Shortlisting will take place on Monday 18th May 2026. The interviews will take place on Wednesday 20th May 2026.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school!

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.