Nursery Teacher

St Andrew's CE Primary School VA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Team collaboration

Christian school community

Job summary

St Andrew's CE Primary School VA in Manchester is seeking a Nursery Teacher for a part-time, job-share role on a fixed-term contract from January to July 2027. The role is 0.6 pro rata, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays full days.

You will be an enthusiastic Early Years practitioner with QTS, delivering high-quality EYFS provision, building strong relationships with children and families, and contributing to a caring Christian school community.

Qualifications

• Be a passionate and skilled Early Years practitioner with a strong understanding of child development and the EYFS framework.
• Create a nurturing, stimulating learning environment that inspires curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.
• Demonstrate high expectations and help every child thrive and achieve their full potential.
• Work in a job-share partnership with excellent communication and continuity for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Be a passionate and skilled Early Years practitioner with a strong understanding of child development and the EYFS framework.
• Create a nurturing, stimulating, and engaging learning environment that inspires curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.
• Demonstrate high expectations for all children and a commitment to helping every child thrive and achieve their full potential.
• Work collaboratively as part of a job-share partnership, ensuring consistency, excellent communication, and continuity for children and families.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues through strong communication and teamwork.
• Share our commitment to our Christian vision and values, contributing positively to the life of our caring school community.
• Be reflective, enthusiastic, and dedicated to their own professional development and the continual improvement of teaching and learning.

Skills

Early Years

Child development

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

QTS

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Hours: Part Time, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - full days (0.6 pro rata)

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications Required: QTS

Start Date: 4th January 2027

Salary: M1-M6 (£34,069- £46,940)

Due to the expansion of our Nursery provision, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Teacher to join our friendly, established team.

This is a wonderful opportunity to nurture young minds in a supportive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to flourish. A temporary, part-time fixed term contract from January to July 2027 , with the potential to be extended.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Nursery Teacher to join our team in a part-time job-share role.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a passionate and skilled Early Years practitioner with a strong understanding of child development and the EYFS framework.
• Create a nurturing, stimulating, and engaging learning environment that inspires curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.
• Demonstrate high expectations for all children and a commitment to helping every child thrive and achieve their full potential.
• Work collaboratively as part of a job-share partnership, ensuring consistency, excellent communication, and continuity for children and families.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues through strong communication and teamwork.
• Share our commitment to our Christian vision and values, contributing positively to the life of our caring school community.
• Be reflective, enthusiastic, and dedicated to their own professional development and the continual improvement of teaching and learning.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher who is committed to providing the very best start to children's educational journey.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming, supportive, and dedicated staff team who work closely together to ensure every child flourishes.
• Enthusiastic, curious children who love learning and bring joy to each day.
• A caring Christian school community where relationships, wellbeing, and belonging are valued.
• Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative job-share arrangement that values teamwork, communication, and shared success.
• Well-resourced learning environments that support creativity, exploration, and outstanding Early Years practice.

If you are excited by the prospect of joining a school where learning, loving, and growing together in God's sight is at the heart of everything we do, we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our youngest learners as part of a nurturing and ambitious school community.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation