Class Teacher (Nursery)

North East Jobs; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Easington Colliery Primary School seeks an exemplary Class Teacher for their Nursery. The position is full-time and permanent, starting from January 2026. Candidates must be motivated and able to enhance the school environment, catering to the needs of young children while contributing to wider educational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant Early Years qualification.
• Ability to converse effectively in spoken English is essential.
• Subject specialisms or areas of expertise are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding nursery provision for children.
• Contribute to whole school development.
• Teach across KS1/KS2 if required.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Communication

Education

Qualification meeting full and relevant criteria for Early Years

Job description

Class Teacher (Nursery)

M3 – UPR3 £35,674 - £49,084

Full Time, Whole Time

Permanent

Required from 1 January 2026 (or sooner if possible)



The governors of our successful school wish to appoint an exemplary EYFS practitioner to work in our Nursery.



Applicants must be enthusiastic, motivated and able to work with our Nursery staff to provide outstanding nursery provision for our youngest children, with a range of needs.



The successful candidate will also be expected to make a valuable contribution to whole school development and to enriching the experiences of our pupils, as well as teaching across KS1/KS2 if required.



This is an excellent opportunity for a highly professional individual to join our hardworking and passionate, supportive and successful school. Please ensure that you include details of any subject specialisms, areas of expertise or personal interests you may have.

If you feel you have the skills, ambition and commitment we are looking for, please apply.



For the successful candidate, we will support you with your career development as well as ensuring you receive sufficient support in your role as a class teacher.



Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.



The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.



Visits to the school are available w/c Monday 23rd June 2025, please book your visit with the school office on 0191 5270293 or via email [e-mail]



Closing date: Monday 30th June at 9am

Interview date: w/c Monday 7th July

Application forms are available to download from this webpage, and completed application forms should be returned to [e-mail] 



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.



As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.



Easington Colliery Primary School

Whickham Street,

Easington Colliery,

Peterlee,

County Durham,

SR8 3DJ



Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.ecps.org.uk/