Nursery Teacher

Shortbrook Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 8FB

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time, term time: Working full time Monday to Friday, term time only In line with Teachers Pay and Conditions
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Teaching in an early years setting
• QTS Evidence of relevant training
• An understanding of current research into teaching and learning
• Up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and assessment
• The ability to motivate and inspire pupils
• Have high aspirations and expectations for the children and themselves
• Lead a creative and exciting learning environment, where children’s work is well displayed and represented
• Work planned to a high standard using a variety of teaching strategies.
• Making use of regular assessment to play an integral part in moving children forward
• An understanding of individual and additional needs

• A commitment to safeguarding and child protection in a primary school

• Promoting team work especially re teaching assistants/volunteers/parents
• Effective organisational skills
• Enthusiasm for teaching and enjoy working with children.
• Flexibility and ability to cope with change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to take a full part in the life of the school, and a team player.
• Committed to raising standards and continuous improvement.
• Passionate about Learning and Teaching
• Display warmth, care and sensitivity in dealing with children
• Able to enthuse and reflect upon experience
• Willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school
• Good interpersonal /communication skills

What the school offers its staff

• A small, friendly and inclusive school with a strong positive ethos where everyone is valued and treated with respect
• The chance to positively impact on children’s learning
• Fantastic children who are eager to learn
• Our commitment to your personalised professional development
• A leadership team focused on improving standards and who will challenge you to be your best
• Friendly and dedicated staff who are committed to the wellbeing of our pupils
• A supportive Governing body

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.

• Shortbrook Primary School is a friendly and welcoming school, where we are passionate about providing the best possible education for our children
  
  Applications are invited from someone who:
  
  
• will show a full support of the school’s ethos and be prepared to develop a secure understanding of the nature of our school.
• is an excellent classroom practitioner that is passionate about teaching and learning and creating an environment that is engaging, happy and fulfilling for all pupils
• has an excellent understanding of the importance of the development of early reading and writing.
• has a secure knowledge of the teaching and learning strategies of phonics and strategies to encourage rich language acquisition.
• will be committed to collaborative working, leading and motivating a team.
• has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Commitment to safeguarding

Shortbrook Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher JD and Person Spec.doc - 94 KB (opens in new tab)

About Shortbrook Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 131 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Shortbrook Primary School website
• Email address: officemanager@shortbrook.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142482497
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shortbrook-primary-school

At Shortbrook Primary School every child is special and valued as an individual. We expect and enable all children to achieve their best. Success and effort is always rewarded at our school.

We know that high self esteem and confidence are vital to ensuring the best possible life chances for our children. Whilst we encourage our children to excel in academic work, we also support each child to make decisions about their own development and progress, the development of the school and how we as a school engage with the local and extended community.

Arranging a visit to Shortbrook Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email officemanager@shortbrook.sheffield.sch.uk.

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