Nursery Class Teacher NEW St Peter's CE Primary (Bury) Bury £31,650 Full Year Fixed Expires on [...]

Bury Council; Hollins; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bury Council is seeking a dedicated Nursery Teacher to lead a vibrant Nursery class. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child development and the ability to build positive relationships within our warm school community. This role is fixed-term until August 2026 and supports professional growth.

Benefits

Well-resourced Nursery setting

Supportive colleagues and professional development opportunities

Commitment to work-life balance and staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Experience in teaching or supporting early years education.
• Commitment to child safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Nursery class and oversee child development.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Foster a warm and supportive classroom environment.

Skills

Child Development Understanding

Relationship Building

Nurturing

Energy and Warmth

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Contract term: Fixed-term until 31 st August 2026

We are seeking a nurturing, creative, and committed teacher to lead our Nursery class and give our youngest children the best possible start to their school journey. Our school offers a warm, collaborative environment where both new and experienced teachers are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and vibrant school community where early years education is truly valued.

We welcome applications from ECTs and more experienced teachers.

We Offer:

• A well-resourced Nursery setting with excellent support staff
• A proven track record of developing excellent Early Careers Teachers
• Collaborative, experienced colleagues who will support your professional growth
• A commitment to worklife balance and staff wellbeing
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have a clear understanding of child development in the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and staff
• Bring energy, warmth, and a strong sense of care to the role

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to help identify any potential safeguarding concerns.

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

For further information please see:

• Job description and person specification

Whitefield Road, Bury, BL9 9PW, United Kingdom