Nursery Teacher

Welcome to Manor Park Primary School

Manor Park Primary School is a happy, supportive, and ambitious school that strives to provide the best possible learning opportunities to all the children who attend. At Manor Park, we believe that every child can SOAR to success. We aim to raise aspirations, inspire a lifelong love of learning and create memories to last a lifetime. We celebrate our diversity, promote equality and strive to make a positive contribution to our community.

In March 2023, OFSTED continued to judge us as GOOD overall.

Manor Park Primary School is a happy, supportive, and ambitious school that strives to provide the best possible learning opportunities to all the children that attend. At Manor Park, we believe that every child can SOAR to success. We aim to raise aspirations, inspire a life‑long love of learning and create memories to last a lifetime. We celebrate our diversity, promote equality and strive to make a positive contribution to our community.

In March 2023 OFSTED continued to judge us as GOOD overall.

Part‑Time Nursery Teacher (Mornings Only) Permanent

Start date – Sept 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and committed Nursery Teacher to join our Early Years team on a permanent, part‑time basis (mornings only).

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large, well‑established nursery provision that plays a vital role in giving children the strongest possible start to school life.

Our nursery provision offers 78 places each morning and 65 places each afternoon, operating across two well‑resourced rooms.

The successful candidate will lead their own nursery room in the mornings, working alongside another experienced Nursery Teacher and a dedicated team of support staff across the provision.

This is a significant and dynamic early years environment, requiring strong organisation, clear leadership and a deep understanding of high‑quality EYFS practice.

• Lead your nursery room each morning, taking responsibility for the quality of provision, progress and outcomes.
• Plan and deliver a well‑sequenced curriculum that secures strong progress from children’s starting points.
• Create a language‑rich environment where communication and personal development are prioritised.
• Deploy and develop support staff effectively to maximise high‑quality adult–child interactions.
• Work collaboratively with the other Nursery Teacher to ensure consistency, coherence and shared high expectations across the two rooms.
• Build positive relationships with families to support children’s wellbeing and development.

• Has a strong understanding of what outstanding EYFS provision looks like in practice.
• Demonstrates high expectations for all children, including those with additional needs.
• Understands the importance of adult interactions in driving progress.
  
  Is organised, reflective and committed to continual improvement.

• A large, vibrant Early Years provision with strong foundations.
• A supportive leadership team.
• Committed and experienced support staff.
• Opportunities for professional development within a collaborative environment.

We welcome applications from Early Years teachers who are keen to develop their practice within a large, supportive nursery team and who are committed to giving children the very best start.

Your application should consider the following:

• What does outstanding EYFS provision look like in practice?
• How would you deploy support staff in a nursery classroom to maximise children’s learning?

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Successful primary teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum and effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Excellent communication and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A passion for inspiring children and making a positive difference.

Visits to the school are strongly advised. Please contact adm or call to arrange a time and date.

Closing date for applications:
Thursday 12th March @ midnight

Interview date:
Wednesday 13th March

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under‑represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre‑employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.