Nursery Teacher - Latchford St James CofE Primary School

The role

Come and make a difference at the very beginning of a child’s school journey

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reflective and skilled teacher to join our friendly one-form-entry primary school and lead our Nursery class for two terms.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who understands that outstanding Early Years practice is about much more than delivering activities.

We are looking for someone who can create high-quality continuous provision, understand how young children learn and use purposeful, high-quality interactions to develop children’s thinking, communication, language, independence and curiosity.

We want our Nursery to be a place where children are excited to explore, talk, investigate, create, imagine and learn.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• is an excellent and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child;
• has a strong understanding of the EYFS and how young children learn and develop;
• can develop and maintain an ambitious, stimulating and well-organised learning environment, indoors and outdoors;
• understands how effective continuous provision can be used to build children’s knowledge, vocabulary, independence and learning behaviours;
• recognises the importance of high-quality adult-child interactions and can model, support and develop these across the Nursery team;
• knows when to observe, when to join children’s play and when skillful adult interaction can extend children’s thinking and learning;
• places communication and language at the heart of Early Years practice;
• uses assessment intelligently to identify what children know, understand and need to learn next, without creating unnecessary workload;
• is committed to inclusive practice and securing excellent provision for children with SEND and those who may be disadvantaged;
• develops warm, positive and professional relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues;
• is reflective, collaborative and keen to contribute to the continuing development of our Early Years provision;
• is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or another qualification/status legally permitting the successful applicant to undertake the role is required.

Please contact school to arrange a tour – 01925634967 Latchford_Primary@sch.warrington.gov.uk

Key dates and Information

Closing date: Friday 16 October (9am)

Interviews: Tuesday 20 October 5, 2026

Contract: Full-time, fixed-term until the end of 26-27 academic year (Maternity Cover)

Start date: November 2026

End date: 31 July 2027

Salary: Main Pay Range M1 – M6 (£32,961 - £45,352), Your starting salary will be determined in accordance with the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) and the school's pay policy, taking into account your qualifications, skills and relevant experience.