NURSERY TEACHER

Location

MARSDEN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Percy Street , Nelson , Lancashire , BB9 0BE
Tel: 01282 612769
School website: www.marsden.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 456

Information

extensive school team in order to support the on-going development of this good school.

The successful candidate will support the progress and achievements of individuals and groups of learners academically, socially and emotionally.

They must be able to work effectively as part of a team and have a good standard of English and Maths.

In return, we pride ourselves on the high quality professional development the successful candidate will be offered including a package of induction and support as well as excellent CPD provision.

The position will be based in our Nursery which is for children aged 3 and above.

Please note the contract is a temporary maternity cover at 0.4FTE - 2 days a week (Monday & Tuesday). 

Marsden are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We believe that informal visits prior to application are important and will be warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact Rebecca Hawthorne (School Business Manager) on 01282 612769 or sbm@marsden.lancs.sch.uk

Visit Date: 3:30pm Thursday 9th October 2025. 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.




More Information can be found at http://www.marsden.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Please refer to Person Specification

Desirable Qualifications

Please refer to Person Specification

Essential Experience

Please refer to Person Specification

Desirable Experience

Please refer to Person Specification

Proposed Interview Date:

17/10/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

To arrange a visit please contact Rebecca Hawthorne (School Business Manager) on 01282 612769 or sbm@marsden.lancs.sch.uk
Visit Date: 3:30pm Thursday 9th October

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Rebecca Hawthorne, School Business Manager - sbm@marsden.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.