Nursery Class Teacher

Glen Park Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2DE

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  23-03.2026

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) 0.6 role

Nursery Class Teacher job summary

Glen Park Primary are looking to appoint an inspiring 0.6 Nursery Teacher who is committed to providing the best quality learning experience for our youngest children in a personalised and exciting way. The post is a for a period of maternity cover starting in March 2026.

As a Nursery Teacher, you will play a key role in providing a stimulating and nurturing learning environment. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, fostering social and emotional development, and ensuring a smooth transition into primary education. Your commitment to creating a safe and inclusive space where children can explore, learn, and grow will be essential to their overall development.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Lead the EYFS curriculum across the Nursery
• Support the development of children’s basic skills, including physical co-ordination, speech, communication, curiosity and knowledge
• Organise the classroom and learning resources and creating displays to encourage positive learning development
• Plan, prepare and facilitate activities that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class
• Have experience of Read, Write, Inc (desirable)
• Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children in line with our child protection and keeping everyone safe policies and procedures
• Promote and follow guidelines implemented for managing behaviour including supporting children to manage their own feelings and behaviours
• Establish positive relationships with parents and guardians, actively involving them in their child's learning journey.

We can offer you:

• a forward thinking, well-resourced school
• an excellent working environment with the chance to work alongside friendly and supportive colleagues who are committed to ensuring the very best for our children
• teaching staff that put innovative learning and the quality of children’s experiences, at the heart of the curriculum
• the opportunity to work with children who love to learn, are highly motivated and demonstrate excellent attitudes towards their learning.

Visits to the school are highly encouraged, please contact the school office on 339073 to arrange a visit.

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 9th February.

Glen Park Primary are We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and have ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people.  We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references - references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory.  This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Provision of false data is an offence and will result in your application being rejected.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Glen Park Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 417 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Glen Park Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/glen-park-primary-school

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