Nursery Teacher- DfE Qualified Teacher Status

Nursery Teacher - DfE Qualified Teacher Status (Job Ref: 4063)  

         

Salary: £38,766 - 60,092 

Grade: Qualified Teacher Status Upper & Main Pay scales

Location: Langtry Nursery, 11-29 Langtry Road, London NW8 0AJ

Hours per week: 5 days per week (10 sessions), term time (teacher’s terms and conditions)

Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time/Term Time over 39 weeks 

Closing Date: Sunday 29^th March 2026 at 23:59

Interview: Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th April 2026

About Camden

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What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved

As a Nursery Teacher, DfE Teacher Qualified Status in Langtry Nursery, you will lead on the planning, implementation and evaluation of a high quality early years curriculum which includes a full commitment to anti-discriminatory practice. This will include daily, weekly and termly planning to meet children's needs and interests.

The role is key within the nursery leadership team, you will promote children’s development within a secure, safe and stimulating environment, and with reference to good practice curriculum guidance appropriate to the ages and stages of development of the children.

The Nursery Teacher will act as an advisor and have lead responsibility for the assessment of children’s overall development, including carrying out observations, recording children’s achievement, and maintaining developmental records to a high standard. A key aspect of this is planning and implementing interventions for children with SEND and additional needs. Day to day work will be due regard to Child Protection and safeguarding procedures and to report matters of concern to the Head.

You will work in partnership with a range of professionals both within the centre, children parents/carers and members of the public, the children’s centre multiagency team and other council services e.g. inclusive intervention team as well as community services and resources e.g. local schools and community groups. 

The contract is offered within the teachers’ pay and conditions act. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service.

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All About You

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity it is essential that the successful candidate holds a DfE Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Teacher Reference number alongside proven experience of working directly with young children in a group day care situation.

You will be experienced Qualified Nursery Teacher who has worked within a busy nursery environment. You will work with flexibility to frequently changing demands. A proactive and, solution focused member of a multi-disciplinary team of staff. Communicating and working with colleagues to create an environment in which children’s development is fostered and in which good relationships grow.

The working day is between 8am and 6pm with an agreed shift pattern. On occasions and with notice, work may be needed outside these hours. 

The right candidate will have knowledge and awareness of child protection and safeguarding policies & practice and working with families with complex needs.

We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying.

What We Offer

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Interest free loans
• Access to our incredible staff networks
• Career development and training

• Wellbeing support and activities

Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.

Inclusion and Belonging

At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. 

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity 

Asking for Adjustments 

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.