EYFS; Nursery teacher

Headteacher:
Mrs. Dorne Rutter

Role
: EYFS (Nursery) teacher

Start Date: 1st April 2026

End Date
: 31st March 2027

This role is Temporary to cover Maternity Leave

We are seeking a hard working, caring and forward thinking EYFS teacher to join our team at Blackshaw.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a commitment to our team to raise standards for all learners
• Have a commitment to our inclusive ethos
• Be able to engage and support our pupils, staff and parents
• Have energy, vision, creativity and a good sense of humour
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and imaginative teaching and learning strategies

In return we can offer:

• Children who are happy, eager to learn and a delight to teach
• A caring, inclusive, supportive and welcoming atmosphere
• A very high level of commitment from staff, governors and parents

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the Head teacher, Mrs Dorne Rutter to confirm an appointment via the office email.

Blackshaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

For an application pack please telephone the school on or email of

Please return completed applications to the Headteacher.

Closing date
: 12pm Monday 26th January 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 26th January 2026

Observation and interview :Wednesday 4th February 2026

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