Nursery Teacher

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; Warrington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL invites an enthusiastic, reflective teacher to lead our Nursery for two terms at a one-form-entry primary school in Warrington. The role focuses on high-quality continuous provision, understanding how young children learn, and purposeful interactions to develop thinking, language, independence and curiosity.

You will observe and join play to extend learning, maintain ambitious classroom practice, and ensure inclusive provision for all children, including those with

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is required.
• Experience and understanding of Early Years pedagogy and provision.
• Ability to create high-quality continuous provision and stimulating environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Nursery class for two terms in a one-form-entry primary school.
• Develop a warm, inclusive environment indoors and outdoors.
• Use high-quality adult-child interactions to develop thinking, language and independent learning.
• Observe, join and extend children’s play to support learning.
• Secure inclusive practice and SEND provision; safeguarding is a priority.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Observation & assessment

Communication

High expectations

Safeguarding

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Come and make a difference at the very beginning of a child's school journey We are looking for an enthusiastic, reflective and skilled teacher to join our friendly one-form-entry primary school and lead our Nursery class for two terms. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who understands that outstanding Early Years practice is about much more than delivering activities. We are looking for someone who can create high-quality continuous provision, understand how young children learn and use purposeful, high-quality interactions to develop children's thinking, communication, language, independence and curiosity. We want our Nursery to be a place where children are excited to explore, talk, investigate, create, imagine and learn.

• is an excellent and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child;
• has a strong understanding of the EYFS and how young children learn and develop;
• can develop and maintain an ambitious, stimulating and well-organised learning environment, indoors and outdoors;
• understands how effective continuous provision can be used to build children's knowledge, vocabulary, independence and learning behaviours;
• recognises the importance of high-quality adult-child interactions and can model, support and develop these across the Nursery team;
• knows when to observe, when to join children's play and when skillful adult interaction can extend children's thinking and learning;
• places communication and language at the heart of Early Years practice;
• uses assessment intelligently to identify what children know, understand and need to learn next, without creating unnecessary workload;
• is committed to inclusive practice and securing excellent provision for children with SEND and those who may be disadvantaged;
• develops warm, positive and professional relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues;
• is reflective, collaborative and keen to contribute to the continuing development of our Early Years provision;
• is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or another qualification/status legally permitting the successful applicant to undertake the role is required.

Salary: Main Pay Range M1 - M6 (£32,961 - £45,352), Your starting salary will be determined in accordance with the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) and the school's pay policy, taking into account your qualifications, skills and relevant experience. For further information and to apply, please visit the school website