Nursery Teacher

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Bristol seeks a dedicated teacher to foster a nurturing learning environment. The role involves ensuring the safety and holistic development of children while delivering high-quality teaching. Responsibilities include lesson planning, behaviour management, and promoting student progress. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary and additional benefits including training and access to professional networks.

Benefits

Enhanced CPD and access to professional networks

Paid induction and training

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Cycle Scheme access

Paid DBS check

Flu vaccination vouchers

Free eye tests

Pension scheme enrolment

Honouring continuous service

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality teaching in line with Teachers Standards.
• Ability to adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils.
• Fluency in spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations that inspire and motivate students.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a safe learning environment.

Skills

Teaching flexibility

Classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment skills

Effective communication

Job description

Salary: £32,916 - £45,351, M1 - M6

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Closing date: Friday 21 November 2025

Interview date: Friday 28 November 2025

Purpose

You will play a pivotal role in fostering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that maximises the achievement of all children in their care. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety, welfare and holistic development of each child, while delivering high-quality teaching in line with agreed Teachers Standards and school expectations. You will contribute to the ongoing development of the Early Years phase within the school and depending on experience, take on subject leadership responsibilities to support whole-school improvement.

Duties (further Details In The Attached Application Pack)

• Setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

We Offer

• Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
• Paid induction and training suited to the role
• Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Use of the Cycle Scheme
• Paid completion of a DBS check
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)
• Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme
• Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority

Fluency Duty

This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.