17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    8 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    21 April 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

M1 – M3 £32,916 - £37,101 ECTs Welcome

What skills and experience we're looking for

NurseryTeacherVacancy – Join Our Inspiring Early Years Team!

Are you ready to spark curiosity, ignite imagination, and make a lasting difference in the lives of young children? We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic, nurturing, and dynamicNurseryTeacherto join our vibrant school community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualifiedteacher, and we warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are eager to begin their journey in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

We are looking for someone truly special—an individual who brings energy, passion, and creativity into the classroom and is driven to provide the very best opportunities for every child. You will play a key role in strengthening and enriching our early years provision, helping our children to thrive, explore, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

But that’s not all…we are particularly excited to offer the opportunity for the right candidate to develop as a Forest School Leader and take the lead in shaping and delivering our Forest School programme. With our fantastic outdoor environment, you’ll have the chance to create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that connect children with nature and the world around them.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is a qualifiedteacher(ECTs very welcome!)
  • Holds an Early Years degree
  • Has experience in anurseryor early years setting
  • Is energetic, passionate, and inspiring
  • Is committed to giving children the best possible start
  • Has a strong interest in outdoor learning and Forest School
  • Is eager to grow, develop, and innovate

If you’re ready to bring your passion, creativity, and enthusiasm to a school that celebrates learning both inside and outside the classroom, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of something special.


What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

  • A warm, welcoming, and supportive team
  • A school that truly values creativity and innovation
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • The chance to lead and shape our Forest School provision
  • Happy, curious children who love to learn

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

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 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.

About Barford Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
426 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01214643765

Arranging a visit to Barford Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email klilly@barfordprimary.co.uk.

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