Nursery Teacher (0.6)

Teaching Vacancies; Halifax; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is recruiting a part-time teacher to join our Early Years team at Halifax starting January, covering Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as we launch 30 hours provision.

The role is initially a two-term contract through August 2027 with a view to extending if the 30-hour provision continues, working alongside the existing Nursery Teacher to develop creative, engaging learning for young children.

Qualifications

• Has a good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum.
• Is passionate about the early development of children.
• Has high aspirations for all pupils.
• Works effectively as a member of the whole school team, ensuring Early Years is the foundation for all aspects of school life.
• Has experience of supporting children with additional and complex needs.
• Is able to plan, organise and resource a stimulating learning environment.
• Promotes the welfare of all children and safeguards their interests at all times.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and resource a stimulating learning environment.
• Work effectively as a member of the whole school team.
• Safeguard the welfare of all children at all times.
• Contribute to development of the school and Early Years provision.
• Support children with additional and complex needs.

Skills

EYFS curriculum

Team player

Safeguarding

Planning & organisation

SEND support

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen through the expansion of our Nursery and we are looking to recruit a part time teacher to cover Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The candidate would be joining our established Early Years team, bringing new and creative ideas and working in partnership with the existing Nursery Teacher. This role is required from January, when we will begin to offer 30 hours provision.

Initially the role is offered as a two-term contract to August 2027 as we open over a trial period; we will hopefully be able to continue to provide 30 hours in the new school year, and therefore this may be extended.

We are looking for a team player, who has a desire to contribute to the development of the school who:

• has a good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum
• is passionate about the early development of children
• has high aspirations for all pupils
• works effectively as a member of the whole school team, ensuring Early Years is the foundation for all aspects of school life
• has experience of supporting children with additional and complex needs
• is able to plan, organise and resource a stimulating learning environment
• promotes the welfare of all children and safeguards their interests at all times

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

• Fantastic pupils who are enthusiastic and keen to learn
• A committed and caring staff team
• A supportive working culture that focuses on positive learning behaviour and high expectations for all children.
• A senior leadership team that is committed to developing others.
• An inclusive approach to education where we continue to aim to exceed expectations for all.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.