Nursery Class Teacher

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a dedicated individual for a Fixed Term Maternity Cover position starting on 23rd February 2026. The role involves working in the nursery, where the successful candidate will foster strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents. Applicants must be committed to safeguarding children's welfare and nurturing their learning. The closing date for applications is 12 noon, Monday 5th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and parents in an educational setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Required to obtain an enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS.

Responsibilities

• Build strong and supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Support children's learning and development in the nursery.
• Contribute to a nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Strong relationship building with pupils

Ability to nurture a love of learning

Team collaboration with support staff

Job description

Ravenswood Primary School

Ravenswood Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5TU

This is a Foundation School which is part of a Trust; the employer will be the Governing Body of the School.

Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover

Required for 23rd February 2026

The post will be a fixed maternity cover based in our nursery and supported by experienced support staff.

The successful candidate will need to be able to build strong and supportive working relationships with pupils, staff, and parents and nurture a love of learning in our children.

School overview

Ravenswood is a large primary school, based in Heaton just next to the Coast Road. We have over 600 pupils with a Nursery and three form entry throughout Reception and Key Stages 1 and 2. We have a wonderful diversity of pupils and incredibly supportive parents and carers. We have extensive grounds and a thriving extra‑curricular provision. Our nursery area supports up to 48 children with some children attending Monday to Wednesday lunch, other Wednesday afternoon to Friday and some children attending full time. We have large indoor and outdoor spaces and a focus for the school this year has been to build on our outdoor learning.

Safeguarding

The school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to obtain an enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks.

Application

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website, collected from the school office or requested by contacting [e-mail]

The closing date for applications will be 12 noon, Monday 5th January 2026.

Those candidates who are shortlisted will be informed by Friday 9th January 2026.

Interviews will take place on Monday 12th January 2026.

Potential candidates will be interested in a tour of the school available on Wednesday 17th December at 4pm. To book your place, please email [e-mail]