Nursey Teacher

The successful candidate will be based within our Nursery class, working collaboratively with their job-share partner and the wider EYFS team to provide high-quality, engaging and inclusive early education., At Alkrington, we recognise that supporting our staff is fundamental to providing the best possible education for our children.

• A dedicated staff wellbeing day each year, taken during term time;
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme;
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders within school;
• A friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team with a genuine family feel;
• A supportive and approachable Senior Leadership Team;
• A strong commitment to high-quality CPD and professional development;
• Support for Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners alike;
• Opportunities to develop professionally and contribute to the wider life of the school;
• A collaborative EYFS team, supportive governors and enthusiastic children and families.
  
  We are looking for an enthusiastic and effective classroom practitioner who has high expectations for every child, a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the ability to create a stimulating environment in which children are encouraged to explore, develop their independence and enjoy learning.
• Have high expectations for all children and be committed to helping every child achieve their potential;
• Understand how young children learn and be able to create an engaging, stimulating and inclusive Early Years environment;
• Have strong planning, assessment and classroom organisation skills;
• Work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team and develop an excellent working relationship with their job-share partner;
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and carers;
• Understand inclusive practice and meeting the needs of children with SEND and other additional needs;
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and children's wellbeing;
• Be reflective, enthusiastic and committed to continuing professional development; and
• Be keen to contribute positively to the wider life of Alkrington Primary School.
• Experience of working within Nursery or EYFS would be desirable, although we welcome applications from excellent teachers who can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and enthusiasm needed to work successfully within Early Years., Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or otherwise be legally eligible to undertake the role of a qualified teacher in a maintained school.
The ability to converse at ease with children, parents, colleagues and other service users and provide advice and information in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post., The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

The Governing Body of Alkrington Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed part-time teacher to join our Nursery team on a permanent job-share basis from 1 January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our well-established Early Years provision and to join a friendly, supportive school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of the warm, welcoming and family feel at Alkrington. We have a hardworking and approachable staff team who support one another, and we are committed to creating an environment in which our staff, as well as our children, can thrive.