Teacher

Rubery Nursery School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubery Nursery School invites applications for an enthusiastic Early Years teacher to join our dedicated team. We educate children aged 2 to 4 years and may require placement at West Heath Nursery School during the process, in consultation with the candidate.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong EYFS knowledge, outstanding communication skills and a commitment to the development and wellbeing of every child in our inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent pedagogical knowledge of the EYFS Statutory Framework, Development Matters and Birth to Five Matters.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with high expectations and aspirational for child outcomes.
• Dynamic in nurturing, inspiring and challenging all children.
• Committed to SEND inclusive practice and partnership with parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality EYFS teaching in a warm, inclusive classroom.
• Plan and implement engaging, play-based learning across indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Collaborate with TAs and support staff to monitor progress and development.
• Attend meetings and contribute to school improvement and safeguarding duties.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Inclusive education

Education

QTS / EYFS teaching qualification

Job description

The children, staff and Governing Board are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational, and enthusiastic teacher with a passion for Early Years education to join our dedicated team of staff. We are a Nursery School with children aged 2 to 4 years. This role will be located at Rubery Nursery School, however, if the need arises (and in consultation with the candidate) you may be required to work at the other federation school located at West Heath Nursery school.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• can demonstrate excellent pedagogical knowledge of the EYFS Statutory Framework, Development Matters and Birth to Five Matters.
• demonstrates highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• is self-motivated, hard-working and has high expectations for all.
• is highly aspirational for the outcomes of our children.
• is dynamic in their ability to nurture, inspire and challenge all children.
• will celebrate the uniqueness of every child.
• demonstrates and models high quality teaching and learning within our inclusive environment.
• is committed to SEND inclusive practice.
• provides a positive learning environment that stimulates creativity, curiosity, investigation, reasoning and problem-solving.
• has an understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents.
• inspires and motivates an enthusiastic team of TAs and support staff.

We can offer you:

• an opportunity to work in an established Unicef Rights Respecting School.
• a forward thinking and ambitious school.
• a positive and well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environment with a vibrant, hard-working, and committed team of support staff.
• a collaborative and supportive school community.
• a commitment to professional development.
• a Governing Board dedicated to supporting sustained improvement in rising standards.

Visits to the school are welcomed on Thursday 10th December and Monday 14th December at 3.30 pm.

Closing Date: Wednesday 6th January 2027 at 1pm Shortlisting (including online search): Thursday 7th January 2027 Interviews: Monday 11th January 2027

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS (criminal conviction check); Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work in the UK.