Nursery Teacher
Bournebrook CofE Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 8ET7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: 8.40am - 3.20pm, 1 hour lunch break Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - One Year
Pay scale
- M1-M3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Teacher to join our vibrant team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and childcare, with the ability to manage and communicate effectively with both children and parents. This role is crucial in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children to thrive.
Responsibilities
- To take responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all the children in our nursery.
- To promote positive behaviour from children and to assist in establishing good standards of behaviour throughout the nursery following the school behaviour policy.
- To work closely with other members of staff to establish the highest standards of achievement, within a learning environment which reflects current excellent practice for very young children.
- To be an effective nursery practitioner, planning and implementing appropriate learning experiences within a stimulating learning environment, alongside the EYFS Leader.
- To promote equal opportunities for all.
- To be sensitive towards children’s individual learning needs and make appropriate educational provision for children with SEND and EAL.
- To plan, organise and resource a classroom environment which will facilitate children’s autonomous, independent learning and enable children to maximise their full potential.
- To establish and maintain good partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers, outside agencies and children including good home-school links.
- To monitor children’s progress, keep meaningful records and evaluate performance through formative assessments in line with school policy.
- To communicate and consult with parents and carers and with outside agencies, as necessary about children’s progress and attainment.
- To be responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate resources and equipment, preparing the classroom indoors and outdoors and ensuring that it is safe, clean and tidy at the start and end of each session.
- To promote communication and language development.
- To maintain a high standard of displays, both in the classroom and other areas of the nursery.
- To manage and work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants.
- To contribute to effective team practice by attending and participating in staff meetings and in-service training.
- To provide full written reports to inform parents of children’s progress and targets.
- Carry out personal and intimate care, following the school’s policy carefully
- To ensure that the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the school.
- To maintain high levels of confidentiality both in and out of school.
- To be a positive role model to others, by undertaking all tasks with a positive and supportive attitude and to contribute to a positive ethos for learning.
- Carry out home visits in conjunction with other staff members
- To promote The Bournebrook Way.
Skills
- Early Years Professional Status/Early Years Teacher Status/Qualified Teacher Status
- Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- Proven experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Leadership qualities that inspire confidence and teamwork among colleagues.
- A genuine passion for nurturing children's growth and development.
- Previous experience with children who have Special Educational Needs or those who require personal care
- Supporting transition into Reception
- Setting up & reviewing continuous provision
- Enabling enhanced provision
- Previous use of Tapestry (desirable)
- Previous use of CPOMs (desirable)
- Knowledge of delivering Little Wandle Phonics (desirable)
- A valid driving licence is advantageous but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin3215@welearn365.com
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bournebrook CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 117 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bournebrook CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- admin3215@welearn365.com
- Phone number
- 01676 540390
Bournebrook Church of England Primary School is a small, rural school serving the villages of Fillongley, Corley and surrounding areas. Christian values are at the heart of all we do and our children benefit from learning and growing in a beautiful and historic building. Our site is next to St Mary and All Saints' Church, with whom we nurture strong links. Staff and governors are passionate about providing the very best opportunities for our children and we are supported by parents who value what we do.
Arranging a visit to Bournebrook CofE Primary School
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