Teacher

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking enthusiastic teachers for their nursery school. The successful candidates will inspire young children within a creative curriculum that emphasizes their development and independence. Applicants must have a strong background in Early Years education and demonstrate excellent communication and behaviour management skills. This role begins on 1st January 2026, with a closing date for applications on 10th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and innovative teachers required.
• Ability to work in a creative curriculum environment.
• Thorough knowledge of child development from ages 2 to 5.

Responsibilities

• Support the ethos and values of the school.
• Inspire and motivate children.
• Plan and implement an effective curriculum.

Skills

Excellent practitioners with high expectations

Behaviour management and communication skills

Experience in teaching within the EYFS

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

Monkchester Road Nursery School, Monkchester Road, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2LJ.

We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic, highly motivated and innovative teachers to work at Newcastle Nursery School’s Federation, starting on 1st January 2026.

The successful candidates will be based at our site in Monkchester Road Nursery School initially but will move between our settings as required.

Monkchester Road Nursery School is one of three maintained nursery schools that form the Newcastle Nursery Schools’ Federation. It is a friendly and welcoming nursery in the East of the city. Our other nursery schools are Ashfield Nursery School near the town centre and Newburn Manor Nursery School in the West of the city.

We are looking for staff who will

• support our ethos and values throughout our schools
• be excellent practitioners with high expectations and a commitment to raising standards
• inspire, challenge and motivate children within a creative curriculum both inside and outdoors
• demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to support pupils with a range of different needs
• have high expectations of learning and behaviour for all of our children
• be actively involved in all aspects of school life, working in partnership with parents and other professionals
• be efficient, flexible, well-organised and an excellent team player
• have experience of teaching in the EYFS, especially in planning and implementing as effective curriculum in a Nursery setting that promotes children’s voice, choice and independence
• have a thorough knowledge of how children learn and develop from the ages of 2 to 5 years

The closing date for applications is Friday 10th October 2025 noon

The selection process will be based upon an observation of teaching, how well the applicant meets the job description/personal specification, and a structured interview with governors during the week beginning 20/10/25.

For more information about the role, or to visit the school, please contact Mrs Louise Grant on 0191 2654579.

An application pack for the post is available via our website: monkchesterroad.newcastle.sch.uk

Application forms should be returned to Mrs. Louise Grant by hand or mail.

We do not accept applications made by email.

Newcastle Nursery Schools’ Federation is committed to providing opportunity for all and creating a balanced and diverse workforce that represents the communities it serves. Applications from all communities are positively welcomed. Applicants who identify themselves as disabled will receive an interview provided, they meet minimum criteria. Our Federation is committed to promoting the welfare of and safeguarding all children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All positions are subject to the completion of checks, including an Enhanced DBS clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines 2025, an online search will also be carried out for short-listed candidates prior to interview. This is to identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online, which the school may explore with applicants at interview. This is a safeguarding check to assess if the individual is suitable to work with young and/or vulnerable learners.