Teacher (0.2 FTE)- Nursery & Reception (Fridays)
Linton-on-Ouse Primary School, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 2BD10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
7 September 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 8am
Date listed
12 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.2 FTE job share, working Fridays.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Pay scale
- MPS 1-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key responsibilities
- Lead teaching and learning for the Nursery & Reception cohort on Fridays, using our agreed curriculum and pedagogy.
- Plan and deliver high-quality, well-sequenced learning that supports early language, phonics, communication and personal development.
- Assess pupils’ progress and contribute to the ongoing formative assessment and record-keeping systems.
- Work collaboratively with the job-share partner and EYFS team to ensure continuity between days and across the federation.
- Promote the school’s vision and values in classroom practice and relationships.
- Contribute to safeguarding, welfare and pastoral support as required; maintain high standards of behaviour and wellbeing.
- Attend required meetings and professional development (some meetings may be scheduled outside Fridays — reasonable notice will be provided and time in lieu considered).
What the school offers its staff
We can offer
- A friendly, caring school where pupils are happy and staff work closely together.
- Genuine job-share arrangements with clear handovers and collaborative planning time.
- Access to federation CPD, support from federation leaders and opportunities to pick up additional days across the Small Schools Federation if you wish.
- A chance to shape early years provision in a small-school context and to make a visible impact on children’s learning and wellbeing.
Further information about the job
Person specification (essential)
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Recent experience teaching in Early Years (Nursery/Reception) — planning and delivering EYFS curriculum, including early phonics and language development.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to pupil welfare.
- Ability to plan for mixed-age groups and differentiate effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a collaborative team player.
- Reflective practitioner committed to professional development.
- Commitment to the school’s inclusive practice for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
Desirable
- Experience working in a small rural school or federated setting.
- Experience of or willingness to lead an area of the EYFS curriculum (e.g., communication and language, early maths or outdoor learning).
- Understanding of the current Ofsted framework and early years expectations.
Practical information
- Contract: Fixed-term, 1 year (0.2 FTE — Fridays) - this is likely to be extended.
- Start date: September 2026 (or earlier by arrangement).
- Location: Linton on Ouse Primary School & Nursery (part of the Small Schools Federation).
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.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Linton-on-Ouse Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 58 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Linton-on-Ouse Primary School website
- Email address
- headteacher@linton.n-yorks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01347 848234
About us
Linton on Ouse Primary & Nursery is a small, warm village school of three classes and a member of the Small Schools Federation. We aim to create a safe and happy environment where pupils and adults can flourish. Pupil Premium is c.20%, EAL is low and SEND needs are broadly in line; we work closely across our federation to secure excellent outcomes for every child.
The role We are seeking an enthusiastic, reflective and enthusiastic class teacher to join us as a 0.2 FTE job-share, working Fridays in our mixed Nursery and Reception class. This is an excellent role for someone who wants a focused weekly day in early years practice within a supportive small-school setting. There would also be the expectation to engage with staff training and certain training days plus some staff meetings.
Arranging a visit to Linton-on-Ouse Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@linton.n-yorks.sch.uk.
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