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Nursery Class Teacher (0.6 FTE)

Treleigh Community Primary School, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4AY

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.6 FTE Hours will be agreed across Monday - Friday. The successful candidate will be expected to be on site from Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term with a view to permanent
• Pay scale: M3+

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an inspirational, nurturing and passionate Nursery Class Teacher to join our special team. This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire young learners, nurture their curiosity, and make a lasting impact during the first stages of their education.

Your Opportunity

Treleigh Community Primary School is looking to recruit a Nursery Class Teacher on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE). The successful candidate will provide high-quality early years education, ensuring our children are supported, engaged, and inspired in their learning.

You will deliver a strong curriculum that reflects our commitment to giving 'Every Child. Every Day. Every Chance' and create a healthy, inclusive learning environment for all children within the nursery setting.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a teacher who will:

• Have very high expectations of achievement and behaviour, with the energy, enthusiasm, drive and determination to raise standards
• Be committed to modelling Treleigh’s values to Thrive, instil Respect, and Empower all learners for the next stage of their education journey
• Demonstrate a proven ability to manage pupils positively and create a calm, language-rich learning environment
• Teach to a high standard, with a secure understanding of assessment requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Show exceptional organisational skills and the ability to adapt our exciting curriculum to meet the needs of children aged 2–4 years

What the school offers its staff

Treleigh Community Primary School is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school community where Every Child. Every Day. Every Chance. underpins everything we do. Nestled in Treleigh, Redruth, our vibrant school is built on strong values of Thrive, Respect and Empower, nurturing confident, curious and resilient learners who are eager to achieve their best. Our carefully crafted, enquiry-led curriculum encourages hands-on experiences, rich vocabulary and meaningful learning that helps children connect with the world around them, supported by dedicated staff who go above and beyond to ensure every child feels safe, valued and inspired.

In April 2026, we proudly expanded our provision with the launch of Treleigh Nursery, now offering two nursery classes designed to meet the developmental needs of children aged 2–4 years old. This new early years provision reflects our commitment to high-quality education from the very start of a child’s learning journey, providing a nurturing environment that builds strong foundations for future success. We are driven by a belief that every child deserves the best start in life and look forward to welcoming passionate professionals to join our supportive and forward-thinking team.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

(We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check, and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations).

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Specification Nursery Teacher.pdf - 209 KB (opens in new tab)

About Treleigh Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Treleigh Community Primary School website
• Email address: secretary@treleigh.cornwall.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01209216600
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/treleigh-community-primary-school

Treleigh School is a Maintained Primary School located in Redruth, Cornwall graded as 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted in October 2023. We have a strong and well supported curriculum and work closely as a team in phases. Pupils behaviour at the school is of a very high standard and we have the same high expectations of our staff. We are excited to welcome a new staff member into our close-knit team.

Arranging a visit to Treleigh Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email secretary@treleigh.cornwall.sch.uk.

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