Nursery Teacher
Firs Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3WA19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 November 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
A teaching degree or equivalent qualification.
Qualified teacher status (QTS).
A thorough up-to-date knowledge of the range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to implement them effectively.
Strong working knowledge of the Early Years
Curriculum.
Experience of teaching in Early Years
A thorough understanding of the National Curriculum and Age-Related Expectations.
Know how to use local, national and statistics to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.
Knowledge and understanding of the implications of equal opportunities, multicultural education and inclusion.
Knowledge and understanding of the potential of computer technology to enhance the curriculum.
Know the legal requirements, national policy and guidance on the safeguarding of children.
The ability to work collaboratively with pupils, staff, parents and governors.
The ability to use target setting and assessment effectively.
Good communication skills to establish positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
Understanding of Health and Safety requirements in the classroom.
Awareness of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Code of Practice (2014).
Ability to prepare and plan effectively.
Good organisational skills.
Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Energy, drive and a commitment to the profession.
Ability to reflect, self-evaluate and modify practice accordingly.
Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.
High expectations of achievement and behaviour.
Innovative, exciting and creative approach to the curriculum.
What the school offers its staff
A wellbeing day off each year during term time
Continued professional development
Further information about the job
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Firs Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 472 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Firs Primary School website
- Email address
- djones@firsprimary.derby.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01332 346230
Firs Primary School is a Good school, as confirmed at our last Ofsted inspection in June 2022. The Inspectors felt that: “Firs Primary School is an inclusive, happy and welcoming school. The ‘Firsy Five’ values are at the heart of everything staff and pupils do. Staff and pupils ensure that everyone, including those who are new to the country, feel safe and welcomed…This is a school that cares for all.”
Firs is a highly diverse school with over 50 languages being spoken by the children. We have a high population of children from the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller Community, mainly from Slovakia but also from across Eastern Europe. We also have an increasing number of children whose families have moved to the UK from Africa. A high proportion of our children are entitled to free school meals and we have a highly transient population.
These are the main challenges at Firs, which are far outweighed by the positives! Our children are fabulous - resilient and keen to learn. We have an enthusiastic and highly motivated staff team who work hard to ensure our children have the best educational experience they can during their time at Firs. We are a very caring school with a strong focus on mental health and wellbeing of all members of our community. We were recently awarded the Gold Award for Mental Health in Schools; we also won the Kellogg’s Best Breakfast Club in the East Midlands and have attained the Music Mark.
Arranging a visit to Firs Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email djones@firsprimary.derby.sch.uk.
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