Location: Hertfordshire
Pay: £160 – £200 per day
Contract: Part-time (3 days per week) | Temporary
Start Date: September 2026
Working Days: Wednesday – Friday
Teach Now is delighted to be recruiting for a dedicated and nurturing Nursery Teacher to join a well-established and highly regarded primary school in Hertfordshire. This is a two-term maternity cover position, offering a fantastic opportunity to work within a strong Early Years team in a thriving and fully subscribed nursery setting.
This welcoming school is known for its inclusive, community-focused ethos and supportive staff environment. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds; while the school has a faith-based ethos, staff are not required to share the faith but should be respectful of the schools values.
About the Role
This part-time Nursery Teacher role runs from Wednesday to Friday each week, working alongside an experienced and collaborative Early Years team. The position is focused on high-quality classroom teaching, with no planning required, allowing you to concentrate on delivering engaging and nurturing learning experiences.
You will play a key role in supporting children at the very start of their educational journey, helping to build strong foundations in a stimulating and caring environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences in Nursery
• Support childrens early learning across all areas of the EYFS framework
• Create a calm, safe, and stimulating classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with the Early Years team to support childrens development and wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with children, staff, and families
• Promote inclusive practice and support all learners to thrive
Requirements
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in Nursery or Early Years
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and EYFS practice
• A warm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A positive and adaptable attitude
Desirable
Experience working within a faith-based or community-focused school setting
Confidence working within a well-established team structure
What We Offer
• Competitive daily rate (£160–£200)
• Part-time role with a great work-life balance (3 days per week)
• No planning responsibilities
• Supportive and experienced Early Years team
• Opportunity to work in a highly regarded and well-resourced setting
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teach Now consultant
This is an ideal role for an experienced Nursery Teacher seeking a rewarding, focused teaching position within a supportive and welcoming school community.
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to M4.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£160.00 - £200.00 per day