Nursery Teacher

Shortbrook Primary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shortbrook Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified early years teacher to join our team. You will engage young learners, implement the EYFS framework, and contribute to a nurturing, creative classroom environment.

You will plan high-quality lessons, assess progress regularly, and collaborate with TAs, volunteers and parents to raise standards and support every child’s development. A warm, reflective, and flexible approach is essential.

Qualifications

• QTS with evidence of relevant training.
• Understanding of current research into teaching and learning.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and assessment.
• Ability to motivate and inspire pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
• Promoting teamwork with teaching assistants, volunteers and parents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to participate in wider life of the school.
• Flexible and able to cope with change.
• Display warmth and sensitivity in dealing with children.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in an early years setting.
• Lead a creative and exciting learning environment with well-displayed children’s work.
• Plan lessons to a high standard using varied strategies.
• Use regular assessment to move children forward.
• Respect individual and additional needs.
• Commit to safeguarding and child protection.
• Promote teamwork with TAs/volunteers/parents.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and enthusiasm.
• Be involved in the wider life of the school.

Skills

QTS

Motivate pupils

EYFS knowledge

Assessment for progress

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Parental engagement

Education

QTS and training evidence

Job description

• Teaching in an early years setting
• QTS Evidence of relevant training
• An understanding of current research into teaching and learning
• Up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and assessment
• The ability to motivate and inspire pupils
• Have high aspirations and expectations for the children and themselves
• Lead a creative and exciting learning environment, where children’s work is well displayed and represented
• Work planned to a high standard using a variety of teaching strategies.
• Making use of regular assessment to play an integral part in moving children forward
• An understanding of individual and additional needs

• A commitment to safeguarding and child protection in a primary school

• Promoting team work especially re teaching assistants/volunteers/parents
• Effective organisational skills
• Enthusiasm for teaching and enjoy working with children.
• Flexibility and ability to cope with change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to take a full part in the life of the school, and a team player.
• Committed to raising standards and continuous improvement.
• Passionate about Learning and Teaching
• Display warmth, care and sensitivity in dealing with children
• Able to enthuse and reflect upon experience
• Willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school
• Good interpersonal /communication skills