Nursery Teacher- Start Date February 2026

Oxhey Wood Primary School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7SL

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 Annually (Actual) Mainscale

Nursery Teacher- Start Date February 2026 job summary

Nursery TEACHER

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years TEACHER to lead our child-centred nursery provision. There is a full time position but we would consider part time (mornings only) for the right candidate.

Oxhey Wood Primary School is a two-form entry school located in South Oxhey, Watford, catering to children from Nursery through to Year 6. Our extensive school grounds feature two playgrounds, as well as ample open field spaces, providing an ideal environment for outdoor learning and play.

At Oxhey Wood, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive school community where every child is valued. Our dedicated staff are committed to raising educational standards and delivering the highest quality of education.

Oxhey Wood has been part of the Agora Learning Partnership (a multi-academy trust) since its inception in September 2017. The Agora community ‘work together, learn together and succeed together’ in order to give all of the children in our academies the best possible education and learning opportunities.

We are looking for a qualified teacher, who, is committed and passionate about children’s learning. You will have the opportunity to work with an enthusiastic team where everyone is valued and CPD for all is a school priority.

We are happy to consider appointing on a part time basis for the right candidate.

Applications are invited from candidates who:

Strive to provide exciting and innovative learning experiences for children

Have proven experience of maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour

Are highly motivated and ambitious

Can develop excellent relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues

Can demonstrate excellent organisational skills

Are passionate about being part of a diverse and inclusive school community

**Please note that we require a qualified teacher for this role. You MUST have QTS to apply.**

We manage our own recruitment process using MyNewTerm and are not able to accept candidates from recruitment agencies.

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If you would like more information then please don’t hesitate to contact us.

For further information on the role please contact the school office on admin@oxheywood.herts.sch.uk or call 0208 428 4828.

Closing date for application: 27th January 2026

Start date: February 2026

This is a fixed-term maternity cover role initially.

Salary: MPS dependant on experience

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged.

We follow the Trust Safer Recruitment policy for the selection procedure for each post.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Oxhey Wood Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 396 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oxhey Wood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oxhey-wood-primary-school-watford

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