Nursery Teacher
Twerton Infant School, Bath, Somerset, BA2 1QR16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
12 November 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
27 October 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Permanent role as Nursery Teacher in our 2 and 3 year old nurseries. If viable, appointing two strong part-time candidates will be considered.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to M6, ECT applicants welcome
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an engaging and creative EYFS Curriculum and we are continuing to develop Language for Life in the nursery, using the Wellcomm Toolkit. We are very keen to recruit a teacher with a passion to continue this excellent work.
What the school offers its staff
Twerton Nursery & Infant School is a 2-form entry infant school with an onsite Nursery for 2 and 3 year olds. We are an LA Maintained school and we work closely with 6 other primary schools, in BANES and Somerset, within the South Gloucester Learning Alliance, which provides wide-ranging support and CPD. The school has a long-established reputation for being both inclusive and responsive to children’s individual needs.
We have an excellent on-site Forest School, providing fantastic outdoor learning for all children, including those with additional needs. We also follow the Thrive approach, which supports children’s wellbeing and mental health. Our motto is "Play, learn, grow; live well together”.
We are one of seven schools in BANES who have taken part in the St John’s Primary Empowerment Programme which has enabled us to work closely over a sustained period of time with key delivery partners:
- Ruth Miskin Education
- Brighter Futures
- White Rose Maths
- HCRG Care Group (Speech and Language)
- Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team
- Language for Life
- Voice 21
We also enjoy close community links and receive support from:
- Bath Recreation – additional PE provision;
- Bath City Football Club – Play Support and afterschool club
You can learn more about the school by visiting our website: https://twertoninfants.com/twerton-infants-school/
Our Curriculum Rationale statement is available here:
https://twertoninfants.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/TNIS-Curriculum-Rationale.pdf
Flexible working opportunities
This is a permanent full-time position. However, we will also consider appointing two part-time teachers if there are two strong candidates wishing to work part-time and this is viable.
In which case, PPA time would be paid in additional to teaching time and could be taken at home.
Further information about the job
- Visits to the school are welcomed. Please telephone the school to join a tour of the school on:
- Friday 7th November at 4.30pm
- Thursday 13th November at 9:30am
If you have any questions about the vacancy or school please ring the school on 01225 423526, or send an email to twerton_inf@bathnes.gov.uk.
Application Details:
Please send completed application forms by post addressed to
Mr George Samios (Executive Headteacher) at:
Twerton Infant School
Poolemead Road
Bath BA2 1QR
Tel: 01225 423526
Please note: We do NOT accept CVs, please use the application form provided.
Alternatively, please email your application to: applications@twerton-infant-school.bathnes.sch.uk
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview by email. Please ensure that applications include an email address.
The date for interviews is Wednesday 19th November.
The selection process will involve a teaching activity in our school, a 10-minute presentation on an aspect of Early Years Teaching and Learning followed by an interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. These will be carried out by parties independent of the recruitment process and not divulged until after interviews and selection have taken place.
Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against, or disadvantaged, by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to applications@twerton-infant-school.bathnes.sch.uk
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Twerton Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 150 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Twerton Infant School website
- Email address
- dawn_turner@bathnes.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01225 423526
Twerton Nursery and Infant School is a 2-form entry infant school with an onsite Nursery for 2 and 3 year olds. We are an LA Maintained school and we work closely with 6 other primary schools in BANES within the South Gloucester Learning Alliance, which provides wide-ranging support and CPD. The school has a long-established reputation for being both inclusive and responsive to children’s individual needs.
Our recent OFSTED inspection rated the whole school as Good.
We have an excellent on-site Forest School, providing fantastic outdoor learning for all children, including those with additional needs. We also follow the Thrive approach, which supports children’s wellbeing and mental health. Our motto is ‘Play, Learn, Grow, Live Well Together. Thrive at Twerton - the School that Cares’ and this is embedded in everything we do.
We are one of seven schools in BANES who are part of the St John’s Primary Empowerment Programme which is enabling us to work closely over a sustained period of time with key delivery partners:
• Ruth Miskin Education
• Brighter Futures
• White Rose Maths
• HCRG Care Group (Speech and Language)
• Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team
We also enjoy close community links and receive support from:
• Bath Recreation – additional PE provision;
• Bath City Football Club – Play Support and afterschool club
• Prior Park College – Sixth Form Reading Volunteers
• RSVP – Reading Volunteers
We have developed a broad Curriculum and we use Drawing Club, Curious Quests and Read Write Ink throughout the school.
We understand that the pandemic changed many things. More than ever, we all need to balance the demands of professional life with time for family, friendships and other pursuits.
You can learn more about the school and our Curriculum by visiting the School website and reading our Curriculum Intent Statement:
https://www.twertoninfants.com/twerton-infants-school
If you have a passion for learning, a dedication to children and a commitment to teamwork, then we would like to hear from you – you could make a real difference at our school.
If you have any questions about the vacancy or the school please ring the school on 01225 423526, or send an email to twerton_inf@bathnes.gov.uk.
Application Details: Please note we do NOT accept CVs.
Please send completed application form, consent to obtain references form and equal opportunities form by post addressed to
Mr George Samios (Executive Headteacher) at:
Twerton Nursery and Infant School
Poolemead Road
Bath BA2 1QR
Tel: 01225 423526
Alternatively, please email your application and forms to: applications@twerton-infant-school.bathnes.sch.uk
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview by email. Please ensure that applications include an email address.
You also can find out more by visiting our Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/twertoninfantschool
Arranging a visit to Twerton Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dawn_turner@bathnes.gov.uk.
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