Nursery Teacher – MPS/UPS

St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7SG

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  25 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a skilled EYFS practitioner who:

• Has a strong understanding of child development and effective Early Years practice
• Can plan and deliver high-quality learning experiences
• Has excellent knowledge of the EYFS Framework and Development Matters/Strong Foundations
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Has high expectations for all children
• Is reflective, ambitious and committed to continual professional development
• Can work collaboratively with support staff to plan, deliver and evaluate provision
• Has experience of supporting children with SEND (desirable).

What the school offers its staff

Our Nursery is a well-resourced 26-place setting offering high-quality indoor and outdoor provision, including a dedicated Forest School area. We are proud of the stimulating and nurturing environment we provide for our children.

At St Peter’s, we value and invest in our staff. We are committed to supporting wellbeing, encouraging collaboration and providing opportunities for professional growth and development. We believe that when staff feel supported and valued, our children thrive.

Joining our supportive and dedicated team, you will:

• Build upon our high standards and strong outcomes
• Help secure the very best for our wonderful children and families
• Work within a caring and inclusive school community
• Be supported by committed leaders, governors and colleagues
• Contribute to our strong Christian ethos and ‘We Care’ school motto
• Be fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Our pupils are well behaved, eager to learn and a joy to teach. Parents and governors are highly supportive of the school and its values.

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.

Required from September 2026, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and caring Nursery Teacher to join our vibrant Early Years team at St Peter’s C of E Primary School.

Part of the Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust, St Peter’s is a thriving one-form entry inner-city school serving a richly diverse and multicultural community. Many of our pupils speak English as an additional language and flourish within our language-rich, nurturing environment.

Despite the challenges of deprivation faced by many families, our pupils achieve strong outcomes and are enthusiastic, confident learners.

Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT) was founded in September 2022 with the aim of bringing together schools sharing our vision of full flourishing through loving, living and learning together.

The Trust has grown rapidly to 14 schools. Our schools are in Craven, Leeds and Ripon, all within the Primary phase. The Trust will seek to grow in these three specific geographies over the next five years.

LDLT schools maintain their unique character whilst benefitting from strong and dynamic collaboration across the schools in the Trust.

LDLT is explicitly Church of England in its articulation, yet fully inclusive.

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school. Please call 0113 293 4411 to make a suitable appointment.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Peter’s C of E Primary School is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post.

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.

About St Peter's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 254 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Peter's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: jo.hick@stpeterscofe.org.uk
• Phone number: 01132934411
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-church-of-england-primary-school-ls9-7sg

St Peter’s Church of England Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive, and values-led school at the heart of the Burmantofts community in Leeds. Rooted in its strong Christian ethos and committed to nurturing the whole child, St Peter’s provides a caring and ambitious environment where every pupil is encouraged to flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

We are part of Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust. Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT) was founded in September 2022 with the aim of bringing together schools sharing our vision of full flourishing through loving, living and learning together.
The Trust has grown rapidly to 14 schools. Our schools are in Craven, Leeds and Ripon, all within the Primary phase. The Trust will seek to grow in these three specific geographies over the next five years.

LDLT schools maintain their unique character whilst benefitting from strong and dynamic collaboration across the schools in the Trust. LDLT is explicitly Church of England in its articulation, yet fully inclusive.

Arranging a visit to St Peter's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jo.hick@stpeterscofe.org.uk.

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