Nursery Teacher

Featherstone Nursery School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 6AU

27 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 September 2026

• Latest start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M3 to UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they:

• Are an excellent early years classroom practitioner, committed to child centred learning and inclusive practice and have high expectations of children’s behaviour.
• Can confidently lead a large team of support staff and work closely with other members of the team to establish the highest standards of achievement, within a learning environment which reflects current excellent practice for very young children.
• Can plan and implement appropriate learning experiences, in line with the school curriculum, being sensitive towards children’s individual learning needs and styles.
• Have excellent communication skills and can enable each member of staff in their team to have a voice and contribute fully.
• Can foster excellent working relationships with parents, carers and other professionals.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, friendly and hard-working team who are committed to providing the best possible start for our children.
• A supportive leadership and governing board.
• Opportunities for collaborative working with other settings.
• A well-resourced school with excellent outdoor learning environments and on-site forest school.
• Opportunities for high quality early years continuous professional development

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.

Although initially based at Featherstone, this post will require a willingness to work at either of our federation schools if the need arises.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Nursery Teacher Job Description - 2026.doc - 102 KB (opens in new tab)

About Featherstone Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 2 to 4
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 122 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 4
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Featherstone Nursery School website
• Email address: jobs@osborneandfeatherstonenurseryschools.co.uk
• Phone number: 0121 675 3408
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/featherstone-nursery-school

Featherstone Nursery School is a local authority maintained nursery school situated in Erdington which caters for children aged 2-4 years old. It serves a very socially and ethnically diverse community and has an inclusive ethos. It is in a federation with Osborne Nursery School, under one governing body and staff from both schools work closely together.

Arranging a visit to Featherstone Nursery School

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

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