Class Teacher Fixed Term

0.6 fte Teacher
MPS – UPS
Fixed Term to 31/08/2026 possibility of extension

The children, staff and governors of our school wish to appoint a passionate, nurturing and knowledgeable early year’s teacher to join our highly experienced team. This role will involve working in one of our mainstream nursery classes and is a rare opportunity for a part time teacher to join our team.

What we can offer you:
The opportunity to work with our amazing children and contribute to their learning journey.
The opportunity to lead a class and work in an experienced and supportive team.
The chance to take a lead role in planning, delivering and assessing learning in the indoors, outdoors and Forest School environments.

A highly inclusive school that is well respected within the local community and beyond.
Regular high quality training opportunities and valuable time with your teams in staff meetings each week.
The opportunity to contribute to our school development plan. All staff are part of our school improvement teams and play a key role in our school’s continuing development
A reflective working environment where everyone strives to meet the needs of all of our children
Training and partnership working with our Family Hub team
A highly experienced SEND team onsite who use a reflective approach who work with staff and families to support every child’s learning.

We are looking for someone who:
Is committed to leading the class, taking every opportunity to support and nurture the children and adults
Is passionate about providing opportunities for all children to meet their potential
Has a sound knowledge of the early years foundation stage
Is enthusiastic and contributes positively to our whole school team
Is reflective and has a “can do” attitude Ganneys Meadow School and Family Hub is a large school set in extensive landscaped grounds with a meadow, woodland and an orchard, it really is a truly magical place for children to learn. We are a highly inclusive “Outstanding” maintained local authority nursery school with qualified teachers and highly experienced teaching assistants leading learning. We also offer extended hours through our wraparound care. We are working in partnership with a range of wider services from the Local Authority to offer a Family Hub model which supports the whole family.

Our school is a happy place to work, where all staff feel valued, appreciated and part of our team and this too was referenced in our recent Ofsted inspection.

This role will be challenging, yet highly rewarding, and has considerable scope for personal and professional development. Our “I wonder” curriculum demonstrates our whole school commitment to everyone being a learner and continuing that journey of wondering through adulthood.

Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter to the Headteacher (Mrs Kathryn Kennedy) at the school address demonstrating how your experience meets the essential and desirable criteria.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 16th June 2025. 
Interviews to be held Friday 20th June. 

We strongly recommend that prospective candidates visit our school, please telephone the school office to arrange a personal tour. 0151 677 9255

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS and other relevant checks. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment policy, online checks may be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability