8 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    2 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    23 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

31,650 - 49,084

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Qualified Teacher in our 32-place nursery (8 places for 2-year-olds and 24 places for 3-year-olds), you will work collaboratively with a team of support staff to create engaging and enriching learning experiences. Your role will involve:

  • Planning and delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate lessons that inspire curiosity and a love of learning.

  • Creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.

  • Monitoring and assessing children’s progress, providing constructive feedback to support their development.

  • Building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues to foster a sense of community.

  • Contributing to the ongoing development of the nursery curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

  • The early identification of SEND and working with it experienced SENCO and external agencies to ensure that every child has the best start to their education.

What the school offers its staff

  • Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of support staff and experienced educators who are committed to providing the best for our pupils.

  • Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

  • Outstanding Facilities: Our new nursery is equipped with modern resources and facilities designed to create an engaging learning environment.

  • Well-Being Focus: We prioritise staff well-being and work-life balance.

  • Community Engagement: Be part of a vibrant school community that values parental involvement and community partnerships.

Further details about the role

We are looking for a qualified teacher who is:

  • Passionate about early years education and committed to fostering a love of learning in young children.

  • Experienced in working with children aged 2-5 years, with a solid understanding of the EYFS framework.

  • Creative, enthusiastic, and able to engage children in meaningful learning experiences.

  • A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

  • Committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

  • Experienced in SEND

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to leglington@littlecommon.org

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About Little Common School

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
617 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01424 847540

At Little Common Primary School, we believe in our vision of "Learning, caring, succeeding… together." Our newly established nursery is designed to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can grow, thrive, and learn in preparation for their school journey. We are proud to be an outstanding school, and we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Qualified Teacher to join our team.

Arranging a visit to Little Common School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email leglington@littlecommon.org.

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