Nursery Teacher - Barford Primary School

Nursery Teacher

Salary: M1 - M3 £32,916 - £37,101 ECTs Welcome

Permanent role Start date: 1st September 2026

NurseryTeacherVacancy - Join Our Inspiring Early Years Team!

Are you ready to spark curiosity, ignite imagination, and make a lasting difference in the lives of young children? We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic, nurturing, and dynamic Nursery Teacher to join our vibrant school community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher, and we warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are eager to begin their journey in a supportive and forward thinking environment. We are looking for someone truly special-an individual who brings energy, passion, and creativity into the classroom and is driven to provide the very best opportunities for every child. You will play a key role in strengthening and enriching our early years provision, helping our children to thrive, explore, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

But that's not all we are particularly excited to offer the opportunity for the right candidate to develop as a Forest School Leader and take the lead in shaping and delivering our Forest School programme. With our fantastic outdoor environment, you'll have the chance to create meaningful, hands on learning experiences that connect children with nature and the world around them.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher (ECTs very welcome!)
• Holds an Early Years degree
• Has experience in an early years setting
• Is energetic, passionate, and inspiring
• Is committed to giving children the best possible start
• Has a strong interest in outdoor learning and Forest School
• Is eager to grow, develop, and innovate

What we offer:

• A warm, welcoming, and supportive team
• A school that truly values creativity and innovation
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to lead and shape our Forest School provision
• Happy, curious children who love to learn

If you're ready to bring your passion, creativity, and enthusiasm to a school that celebrates learning both inside and outside the classroom, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of something special.

Please email a completed application and recruitment monitoring form to Kaylee Lilly, School Business Manager via
by Friday 8th May 2026.
Interviews will take place on Friday 15th May 2026.

Barford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with the requirements set out in KCSIE 2025, an online search will also be carried out on short listed candidates to help identify and incidents or issues.

The outcome of the online search may be discussed at interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, please refer to schools Employment of ex offenders policy and Safeguarding and Child protection policy available on the school website.