Job Description

Nursery Teacher

January 2027 Start | Temporary Teaching Job | Potential Full Academic Year

Are you an experienced EYFS Teacher or Nursery Teacher looking for a new opportunity in Barnet, North London? SANZA Teaching Agency is recruiting a Nursery Teacher for a maternity cover position at a warm, welcoming and progressive Orthodox Jewish primary school, starting in January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher with strong Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) experience to join a supportive school where children's learning, development and wellbeing are at the heart of everything.

The school is a friendly, inclusive and forward-thinking one-form entry primary school. Applications are welcome from candidates of all backgrounds who are happy to support and contribute to the school's Jewish ethos and traditions.

About the EYFS / Nursery Teacher Role

  • Location: Barnet, North London
  • Position: Nursery / EYFS Teacher
  • Start date: January 2027
  • Contract: Temporary maternity cover, potentially for the full academic year
  • Support: Nursery Assistants working alongside the class teacher
  • Planning time: Substantial PPA time, with children taught by specialist teachers, including Jewish Studies
  • Additional benefit: Early Friday finish during the autumn and winter months

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality EYFS and Nursery lessons.
  • Create stimulating indoor and outdoor continuous provision to support learning through play.
  • Promote children's communication, language, literacy, mathematics and physical development.
  • Observe, assess and track progress, identifying individual needs and next steps.
  • Adapt teaching and provision to support children with SEND, working closely with the SENCO.
  • Establish a nurturing, inclusive classroom with high expectations for learning and behaviour.
  • Build positive relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
  • Maintain excellent safeguarding, health, safety and wellbeing standards.

Requirements - Nursery Teacher

The successful candidate will have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or recognised equivalent).
  • Strong Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) teaching experience in a school.
  • Nursery teaching experience, which is highly desirable.
  • A warm, nurturing approach and a genuine passion for early childhood education.
  • A commitment to inclusive teaching and children's development.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • A willingness to support the school's Orthodox Jewish ethos and traditions.

Why Apply Through SANZA Teaching Agency?

SANZA Teaching Agency works with schools across North London to connect talented teachers with rewarding teaching opportunities. This Nursery Teacher maternity cover in Barnet offers the chance to make a meaningful difference during a crucial stage of children's development.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and right-to-work checks.

How to Apply

Interested in this EYFS Teacher / Nursery Teacher job in Barnet, North London, starting January 2027?

Please send your CV to Stuart Edge at SANZA Teaching Agency.

Email: stuart.edge@sanzateaching.com

Apply today to find out more about this exciting Early Years teaching opportunity in Barnet.