EARLY YEARS TEACHER - MATERNITY COVER

Location

COLNE NEWTOWN NURSERY SCHOOL
West Street , Colne , Lancashire , BB8 0HW
Tel: 01282 864411
School website: www.newtownnursery.co.uk
Roll: 122

Information

The Governors at Newtown Nursery School are seeking applications for the post of an Class Teacher in the Nursery Class (age 3 - 4 years). The position is a maternity cover and suitable for a Main Pay Scale Teacher. We are a busy, inclusive and supportive Nursery School and are keen to find the right person to help support learning within school and ensure children are ready for the transition to primary school.
This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who are passionate about educating within the Early Years. 

We are looking for:

Someone with the highest expectations of all the children in our nursery school and is committed to providing all pupils with a creative and stimulating environment.

Someone with the belief that all children are capable of great things and the drive to make it possible for each of them to achieve.

A team player with high standards of professionalism, strong interpersonal skills and an excellent communicator who can work with a diverse range of people.

Someone who will care for our children, ensure they feel safe and valued and play a large part in the wider life of our school.

We will offer you:

Happy and well-behaved children who care about their school

A dedicated team of support staff

A supportive governing body

A curriculum that is bespoke to our pupils and encourages the use of the outdoors

The opportunity to make your mark at a school that is always looking to improve

Newtown Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Visits to Newtown Nursery are welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange this. 

Kind regards, 
Mrs Sarah Midgley

More Information can be found at http://www.newtownnursery.co.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree 

Desirable Qualifications

Recent participation in relevant training

Relevant SEND Experience

Early Years Experience

Essential Experience

Please see person specification

Desirable Experience

Substantial experience of teaching within EYFS

Successful experience of teaching in a Nursery School/ Nursery Class

Experience of provision for 0-3 year olds

Experience of supporting and developing the performance of staff through supervision, appraisal and coaching

Proposed Interview Date:

10/01/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the Head or Deputy Headteacher at the School on 01282 864411. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please complete the attached application for and return to Bursar@newtown.lancs.sch.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.