Unqualified Nursery Teacher
Childhaven Community Nursery School, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1UB20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
4 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Unqualified Pay Range 6: £32,134
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are expanding! Due to an increase in pupil numbers, we are looking for an unqualified teacher to lead our new under twos provision in school.
As a dynamic and passionate teacher, you'll be shaping the youngest minds from 0 to 4 years old, with a special focus on our 0-2 age group. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping an inclusive and vibrant school community where every child feels valued and has equal opportunities to thrive. By forging strong partnerships with families, you'll be the catalyst for their children's remarkable growth and achievements.
Collaborating with other dedicated professionals, you'll create a nurturing and supportive environment, embodying the school's positive ethos and core values both in and out of the classroom. Your commitment to continuous professional development will ensure you meet and exceed high Teacher Standards, making you a beacon of excellence. Leading high-quality learning experiences, you'll inspire and engage young learners, confidently taking the reins when the Headteacher is off-site. Get ready to make a lasting impact and ignite a love for learning in the hearts of your students!
We encourage interest and applications from candidates who are interested in and would thrive in working within nursery education which offers reward, challenge and where no two days are the same.
Experience / Qualifications:
- Enhanced early years qualification is essential
- Good understanding of child/young person’s development and learning processes
- Experience of working in a classroom environment
Key responsibilities
- Act as a confident practitioner who can provide pedagogical leadership
- Lead a small team of practitioners working with children aged 0-2
- Be a key person for a group of children
- Take a key leadership role in management of the under 2's provision to include self evaluation against the OfSTED inspection framework
- Be part of the school leadership team working towards an integrated and whole school approach to children's care, education and learning
What the school offers its staff
- A warm, happy school where we value everyone and have a philosophy of kindness and support for each other. Our approach is not always conventional but has the impact our children need- and deserve
- Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children
- A school with exciting and attractive learning environments and where no two days are the same
- A school who puts nurture for staff and children at the forefront
- A place where children’s dreams come true
- A forward-thinking school who will be committed to your own professional development and provide you with many opportunities to advance in your Early Years career
Further details about the role
Application Process
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.
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 are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Childhaven Community Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
- Education phase
- Nursery
- School size
- 79 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Childhaven Community Nursery School website
- Email address
- chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01609 536 964
Here at Childhaven Community Nursery School we provide a vibrant, welcoming, and inspirational setting and serve the communities around the Scarborough Town. We are one of only 3 maintained nursery schools in North Yorkshire and we offer children a unique start to their education. Children aged between 2 and 4 play and learn together in our wonderful Victorian building and garden.
Our learning environment and education provision that is offered to our 95 children on roll is second to none and our teaching assistants play an important part in school life. Our team ethos helps make our school welcoming, calm and purposeful.
Arranging a visit to Childhaven Community Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk.
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