Job Description
Early Years Teacher (QTS / EYTS) – 4-Day Week Option
Location: Herne Hill, London (SE24 9QP)
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum FTE (Depending on Experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (4-day week or year-round options)
Hours: Shifts between 7am – 7pm, Monday to Friday
Looking for better work-life balance? We now offer 4-day-per-week contracts!
Ruskin House Nursery is seeking an inspiring Early Years Teacher (QTS / EYTS) to lead our Pre-School room (ages 3–5). Located in a beautiful Victorian building with a stunning learning garden, we offer a culturally rich environment where children flourish.
What We Offer
• Flexible Schedule: Secure a full-time wage across a compressed 4-day week.
• Competitive Pay: Salary up to £35,000 + annual reviews.
• Great Perks: Free daily meals, discounted childcare, and generous holidays.
• Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive health and mental wellness schemes.
Your Role
• Lead the Pre-School room using Montessori philosophy and EYFS principles.
• Design engaging, child-led learning spaces that spark early independence.
• Track, assess, and guide each child’s individual learning journey.
• Build excellent, trusted partnerships with local South London families.
What You Need
• Teaching Status: QTS, EYTS, or an equivalent Level 6 Early Years teaching qualification.
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of the EYFS framework and progressive teaching practices.
• Skills: Confident leading a room, tracking progress, and planning lessons.
• Attributes: A warm, energetic communicator who builds quick bonds with children.
Apply Here!
https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001357
Safeguarding
Ruskin House Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates apply. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.