Maintained Nursery School Teacher

Gloucester Nursery School is a Local Authority Maintained Nursery School and is situated on the outskirts of the main town centre in Northampton.  The nursery caters for just over 100 children from the age of 2 until they transfer to primary school.  The nursery is a beacon of outstanding early years practice, and has an inclusive ethos. We have delightful children from a variety of backgrounds, who thrive through the education and care they receive here. We have a well-established curriculum framework built on the principles of child development which informs our day to day teaching and learning.  The teacher role is a 3 day a week role, job sharing a key worker group with another practitioner. Ideally the working days would be Weds – Friday.

We are seeking someone who:

• Is an outstanding teacher that is visionary and innovative;
• leads by example and motivates colleagues;
• Has a passion for teaching and learning in the Foundation Stage and experience of teaching the EYFS;
• Is committed to achieving high standards of learning and teaching within a caring child centred environment;
• Is well organised and able to lead a nursery team;
• Has the ability to create stimulating learning environments that promote active, independent learning;
• Is energetic, enthusiastic, organised and committed;
• Will be committed to safeguarding, promoting equal opportunities for all;
• Have a commitment to working in partnership with staff, parents and the community to promote excellent learning opportunities for all.

We can offer you:

• Freedom to teach a child-led curriculum which is flexible and based on the children’s needs and interests;
• An experienced and passionate staff team that support and learn from each other;
• Generous PPA (one afternoon per week), plus additional release time for leadership tasks;
• A fantastic environment in which our children grow and learn;
• Excellent CPD opportunities and a good work life balance;
• 50% reduction on nursery fees for own children

Contact: Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please call 01604 762251 or e-mail head@gloucester.northants-ecl.gov.uk. To find out further information about the nursery please look at our website: www.gloucesternurseryschool.co.uk.

Gloucester Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service(DBS) and a pre-employment medical assessment. References will be requested for all short-listed applicants prior to interview.