Nursery Teacher

Grove Road Primary School; New Mill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Grove Road Primary School in Tring, Hertfordshire invites applications for a Part-Time Nursery Teacher (0.8 FTE) to join our Early Years team. You will teach in a warm, supportive environment and contribute to a collaborative Multi-Academy Trust setting.

We are seeking an organised and creative practitioner who can engage our youngest learners through play-based exploration, support inclusion, and adapt to a flexible 4-day pattern across the week.

Qualifications

• Organised and creative teacher.
• Experience managing complex needs.
• Able to work in a close-knit team.
• Flexible regarding 0.8 FTE pattern.
• Committed to inclusive practice.
• Subject specialism would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and engage our youngest learners through play-based exploration.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all children and provide a nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with Early Years colleagues and across the trust.

Skills

Flexible outlook

Resilient

Play-based learning

Therapeutic approaches

Job description

Nursery Teacher (Part-Time, 0.8 FTE)

Location: Tring, Hertfordshire

School: Grove Road Primary School

Salary: Main Pay Scale (pro-rata)

Contract: Part-Time (4 days per week)

About the Role

Grove Road is a successful, 2-form entry primary school set in the heart of the Tring countryside. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Teacher to join our talented Early Years team.

As part of an established local Multi-Academy Trust, we offer exciting opportunities for purposeful collaboration with both primary and secondary colleagues. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent induction and a clear pathway for career development.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an organised and creative teacher who can motivate and engage our youngest learners through play-based exploration.

If you are:

• A talented teacher with a positive and flexible outlook.
• Resilient in the face of challenges and experienced in managing complex needs.
• Someone who enjoys contributing to a close-knit team.
• Able to be flexible regarding the 0.8 FTE working pattern.
• Passionate about inclusive practice and therapeutic approaches to classroom management.

We have high expectations for all our pupils. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of all children in their care through effective adaptation, promoting valued behaviours and a nurturing environment. A subject specialism would be an advantage, with a view to future subject leadership.

What We Offer

• A beautiful countryside setting with ample outdoor learning space.
• A supportive, collaborative environment within a trusted Multi-Academy Trust.
• Rich opportunities for professional development and cross-phase networking.
• A school community that values well-being and inclusive education.

Safeguarding & Requirements

Grove Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS and Prohibition check.
• Verification of qualifications and identity (including online checks).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Provision of two professional references.

Note: If you have lived outside the UK within the last 5 years, a Certificate of Good Conduct from that country will be required at the candidate's expense.