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Nursery Teacher

Torquay, Devon

TeacherActive

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
£14.25 - 16 - Hour
Recruiter
TeacherActive
Closes
12 Dec 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Nursery Practitioner – Torquay

£14.25–£16.00 per hour | Flexible Shifts | Immediate Start

Can you turn an ordinary rainy day into a magical adventure for little learners?

Are you Level 2, Level 3 or QTS qualified and ready to bring your skills into a nursery setting?

Fancy flexible working days filled with tiny giggles, big personalities and plenty of messy play?

If you're nodding YES, TeacherActive wants to hear from YOU!

TeacherActive is on the lookout for enthusiastic, caring and reliable Nursery Practitioners to support our lovely nurseries and Early Years settings across Torquay and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for a couple of days a week or regular flexible shifts, we'd love to help you find opportunities that fit around your lifestyle!

What will you be doing?

Creating a safe, fun and nurturing environment for children aged 0–5.

Supporting children's learning and development through creative, play-based activities.

Building positive relationships with children and nursery teams.

Helping with daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and outdoor play.

Encouraging children's confidence, independence and curiosity.

Following the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures.

What are we looking for?

Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification, or QTS.

Previous experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting.

A genuine passion for supporting young children's development.

A warm, patient and enthusiastic personality.

Confidence supporting babies, toddlers and preschool children.

Reliability, flexibility and the ability to adapt to different nursery environments.

Good knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding practices.

What's in it for you?

£14.25–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Flexible day-to-day opportunities to suit your availability.

Varied shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm.

Opportunities within welcoming nurseries across Torquay.

A dedicated TeacherActive consultant to support you.

Opportunities to develop your Early Years experience.

Access to ongoing professional development.

Ready for your next little adventure?

Whether you're an experienced practitioner or a qualified teacher who loves Early Years, I'd love to hear from you!

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. xjnqpsq

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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