Early Years Lead & Nursery Teacher - Hounslow

Hounslow, West London
2-form entry primary school with a 50-place nursery
Paid to scale
Full-time, Long-term
January StartAbout the SchoolThis welcoming and community-focused primary school in Hounslow prides itself on delivering high-quality Early Years education. With a vibrant 50-place nursery and a 2-form entry structure, the school provides a nurturing, stimulating environment where children are supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school has a strong ethos of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation, making it a fantastic place for talented professionals to grow and make an impact. 

The RoleWe are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Early Years Lead & Nursery Teacher to join the team. You will have overall responsibility for the nursery and EYFS provision, ensuring that children receive a high-quality, engaging start to their learning journey. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate practitioner to take a leadership role in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the EYFS team, including Nursery and Reception staff

Plan, deliver, and oversee engaging learning experiences across the EYFS curriculum

Promote the welfare, development, and safeguarding of all children

Maintain high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment

Foster strong relationships with families, staff, and the wider school community

Support the strategic development and continuous improvement of the EYFS provision

The Ideal Candidate
Qualified teacher with experience in Early Years education

Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development

Leadership experience or ambition to take on a leadership role

Passionate about delivering high-quality education in a nurturing environment

Excellent communication, organisation, and team-working skills

Committed to promoting inclusion, safeguarding, and wellbeing

Why Join This School?
A well-established, supportive staff team

A well-resourced and dynamic Early Years environment

Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth

A school culture that values innovation, collaboration, and staff wellbeing

Chance to make a real difference in the lives of young children

This is a full-time Teacher role from January 2026.

If this role of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV. The successful teacher will need to complete full registration and clearance check with Philosophy Education prior to starting the contract.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients