Nursery Teacher

Rainbow Forge Primary Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 4LQ

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 July 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Pay scale: M1-M3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate and nurturing teacher ready to inspire our youngest learners? Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Class Teacher to join our dedicated team.

You will deliver high-quality teaching that promotes curiosity, creativity and a love of learning, ensuring every child achieves their full potential. You will plan engaging learning experiences, assess and monitor progress, and create a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.

We are looking for a teacher who:

Has high expectations for all children and a commitment to outstanding early years practice.

Demonstrates excellent classroom management and strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting children's wellbeing.

Works collaboratively to contribute to the wider life of the academy and support continuous school improvement.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a welcoming and supportive team, high-quality professional development, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference within our vibrant school community.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free eyetest

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

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.

Rainbow Forge Primary Academy Teacher candidate pack.docx - 5.46 MB (opens in new tab)

About Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 350 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rainbow Forge Primary Academy website
• Email address: bethanyjames@rainbowforgeacademy.co.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2487342
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rainbow-forge-primary-academy

Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is a larger than average sized primary school with approximately 360 children on role. We offer a nurturing, caring learning environment for children aged 2-11 years.

Our Nursery provision is divided into three separate rooms based on age and stage of development with each having its own specifically designed outdoor learning area. On leaving nursery children enter the reception class which also has its own specially designed outdoor learning area and dining room.

We offer a before and after school club for all children aged 2 -11 years in two separate spaces for the younger and older children.

We are fortunate to have extensive outside areas where children can safely learn and play. Other facilities include a gym, art studio, library equipped with computers, laptops and i-pads, a separate dining hall and an assembly hall with a stage equipped with a sound and lighting rig.

Creativity is an important part of life at Rainbow and we are proud to have been awarded the Silver Artsmark in recognition of our work.

Arranging a visit to Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

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

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