Nursery Teacher

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Twyford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Matthew's C of E Primary School with Brunel Nursery School in Blackburn is seeking a passionate EYFS Nursery Teacher to join our full-time team. You will have teaching responsibility in the nursery, contribute to high-quality CPD and support children's early learning in a welcoming, inclusive community.

The post is permanent, starts 4 January 2027, with closing date 12 October 2026. To arrange informal discussion, please contact the Deputy Headteacher or Headteacher.

Qualifications

• Vision and enthusiasm for nursery teaching.
• Ambitious for all nursery children.
• Full-time teaching responsibility in the nursery building.

Responsibilities

• Full-time teaching responsibility in the nursery building.
• Contribute to high-quality CPD and professional development.
• Support children's early learning within an inclusive, welcoming community.

Skills

Vision and enthusiasm

Job description

St Matthews CEP  Brunel Nursery School

St Matthews CEP  Brunel Nursery School 12/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

St. Matthew's C of E Primary School & Brunel Nursery School
Withers Street
Blackburn
BB1 1DF

Job Title: Nursery TeacherGrade/Salary: MPS-UPSContract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: Full time
Closing Date: Monday 12 th October 2026
Required From: 4thJanuary 2027

This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and skilled EYFS teacher to become part of our St. Matthew's Church of England Primary School with Brunel Nursery School Federation.

We are seeking to appoint a teacher with vision and enthusiasm, who is ambitious for all of our nursery children. You will have full time teaching responsibility in our nursery building.

We can offer you:

• Children who are engaged, keen to learn and are a delight to work with
• A welcoming and inclusive community
• A spacious, bright and well- resourced early years environment
• A positive, supportive and motivated team of professionals who put children's best interests at the heart of every decision
• The opportunity to develop classroom and wider school responsibilities through high-quality CPD

If you have any further questions or wish to have informal discussion about the role, please contact our Deputy Headteacher, Lynne Martin on 01254 291250.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact our Headteacher, Julian Rogers to arrange on 01254 291250.

Closing date and shortlisting – 12 noon Monday 12th October 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 5.00pm the following day.

Interview date – Tuesday 20th October and Wednesday 21st October 2026. This post is not suitable for Early Career Teachers.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions.