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

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated teacher who firmly believes that they can make a difference to all children’s lives?  Are you seeking an OFSTED rated ‘good’ school which is supportive and passionate about learning and teaching? Then we are looking for you! Marsden is a larger than average oversubscribed primary school situated in the heart of a welcoming, friendly community with an extensive supportive school team who place learners at the centre of all that they do.

The successful candidate must be able to work effectively as part of a team and be driven to ensure all groups of learners make progress towards age related expectations academically, socially and emotionally. Successful candidates will contribute to the continuous improvement of our school.  

We pride ourselves on the high quality professional development we provide for each teacher tailored to their career stage. This includes training, paired planning / delivery and personalised coaching. If you are an Early Career Teacher you will receive bespoke support from outstanding Practioner's throughout your induction period and be provided with a knowledgeable, experienced Mentor.

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

We believe that informal visits to the school 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 Wednesday 5th November
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

17/11/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

We believe that informal visits to the school 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 Dates: 3:30pm Wednesday 5th November

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please return completed application form 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.