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 17^th May 2026 at 23:55

Interview: TBC

About Camden

At Camden, we’re building somewhere everyone can thrive. We’re committed to creating a borough where no one is left behind, and where children and families are at the heart of everything we do.

Join us and be part of a forward-thinking organisation where your ideas, energy and commitment will help shape better futures.

About the role

Do you want to make a real difference at the very start of a child’s learning journey?

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Teacher to join our welcoming team at Langtry Nursery. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape young lives, helping children develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning in a safe and nurturing environment.

In this role, you will:

Lead the planning and delivery of a high-quality early years curriculum
Create a stimulating, inclusive and safe environment for children to thrive
Observe, assess and track children’s development, tailoring support to meet individual needs
Deliver targeted interventions for children with SEND and additional needs
Work closely with families, carers and a range of multi-agency professionals
Play a key role within the nursery leadership team

You’ll see the impact of your work every day, supporting children to reach key developmental milestones and preparing them for the next stage of their education.

All About You

You’re a committed and enthusiastic Nursery Teacher who is passionate about early years education and making a difference.

You will have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Teacher Reference Number
Experience working with young children in an early years or nursery setting
Strong understanding of child development and early years frameworks
Experience supporting children with SEND and additional needs
A collaborative approach and confidence working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with families

You’re proactive, adaptable and motivated to create a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

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.

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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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.