Nursery Class Teacher

Scale M3 to M6

Start Date: February 2025

We have a full time position for an excellent Class Teacher to work as part of our team to develop and enhance the educational successes of Northleigh School. We require a teaching professional who is able to plan and deliver high quality lessons ensuring all pupils make progress; someone who demonstrates creativity, enthusiasm and a desire to make a real difference to our children. 

Our new candidate will: 

• Be experienced in Early Years Teaching.
• Be excited by the opportunity to shape a school and the Multi Academy Trust 
• Understand fully the importance of working closely with families from diverse backgrounds 
• Be familiar with a school culture lead by a strong ethos and distinct values 

In return we will offer: 

• A fully supportive and inclusive environment 

• A genuine commitment to staff well-being
• A commitment to staff development and CPD 
• An opportunity to work with colleagues across our Trust schools

We would like our Class Teacher to confidently answer an enthusiastic yes to these questions: 

• Are you passionate about education and providing children with a rich range of learning opportunities across all subjects within the curriculum?  Do you consider yourself a flexible, creative and forward-thinking teacher?  Can you demonstrate the ability to innovate, explore and lead new ideas as a whole school?  Can you demonstrate that you can achieve very good progress in teaching and learning, whilst also maintaining a healthy work life balance?  Are you able to establish a happy, safe and engaging classroom environment for children to thrive and colleagues to learn from?  Are you excited about being a key part of our school; working tirelessly and collaboratively to build sustained success and reputation?  Can you instigate confidence and pride in our school community?  Do you inspire others to aspire to greater achievements?  Are you committed to your own professional development and actively support others to develop professionally? 

If this position and its potential excites and enthuses you, we would love to hear from you. Visits can be arranged by appointment with the school office.  

This job description will be reviewed annually by the designated Line Manager they reserve the right to alter the content of this job description, after consultation with the post-holder, to reflect changes to the job or services provided, without altering the general character or level of responsibility.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

Mercian Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of this commitment any job offer will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.

• This role involves Constant contact with children. The role requires engagement in regulated activity relevant to children. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.