FS Teacher

About the role

The FS Teacher will support early childhood development by delivering engaging, experience‑based learning activities and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for young learners.

Key responsibilities

• Share knowledge gained with other practitioners and build and maintain relationships with parents
• Observe, assess and record each child's progress
• Ensure the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the nursery or school
• Keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice
• Motivate and stimulate a child's learning abilities, often encouraging learning through experience
• Provide pastoral care and support to children and give them a secure learning environment
• Assist with the development of a child's personal, social, language and physical coordination abilities
• Develop and produce visual aids and teaching resources
• Encourage mathematical and creative development through stories, songs, games, drawing and imaginative play
• Help children develop curiosity and knowledge
• Work with teaching assistants, nursery nurses and volunteer helpers to plan and coordinate indoor and outdoor activities

Required profile

• Ability to share knowledge and collaborate with colleagues and parents
• Strong observational skills to assess and record child progress
• Commitment to maintaining health and safety standards
• Up‑to‑date understanding of curriculum changes and best practices
• Passion for motivating and stimulating young learners
• Providing pastoral care and creating a secure learning environment
• Capability to support personal, social, language and physical development
• Creativity in developing visual aids and teaching resources

Required skills