Nursery Class Teacher - Part-Time (X5 mornings and X1 afternoon for PPA)

Are you a passionate teacher looking for a friendly, inclusive school with a creative, well-ordered curriculum? Leigh Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an excellent teacher to join our amazing team. We are looking for a Nursery class teacher to work with our wonderful Early Years team and children. We pride ourselves on being a ‘highly inclusive school with ambition for all pupils.’ Our ‘Staff are very welcoming and nurturing. As a result of this very caring environment, pupils thrive.’ (Ofsted February 2026). The children at the heart of everything we do. We have high expectations and a culture of learning built on trust and support. Vision and values Leigh Primary School strives to be a community of lifelong learners, relationship builders and memory makers. As part of the Leigh Trust family of schools, we are ‘ The TEAM that CARES .’ We can offer you : pupils who ‘get along with each other.’ They ‘know that ‘together everyone achieves more’. They understand the importance of healing others.’ (Ofsted February 2026) and ready to learn a supportive and caring team who work together to achieve the best outcomes for all a Trust Wellbeing charter which supports and promotes the wellbeing of all staff a well thought-through curriculum which provides teachers with the subject knowledge, pedagogy and resources they need to teach each subject effectively bespoke continual professional development to help you in your career the opportunity to collaborate with and benefit from the mutual support of schools within Leigh Trust We are looking for someone who has : a positive, optimistic outlook a desire to work at a school where learning and continual professional development is the norm the same vision and values a passion for teaching and learning a good understanding of what makes effective teaching and learning great communication skills with the ability to build trust and confidence with parents and colleagues a drive and determination to succeed strong time management and personal management skills the ability to be proactive, flexible and creative Closing date: Thursday 14th May at 12pm Visits to school are welcomed: Wednesday 6th May at 9am or 2pm or 4pm. Please contact Jemma Evans, j.evans@lps.leightrust.co.uk or telephone 0121 464 2621, if you would like to arrange to visit the school. Shortlisting date: Friday 15th May 2026 Interview & Observation date: Friday 22nd May 2026 am Shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching our current nursery class. Candidates should prepare and deliver a 10 minute literacy family group activity to approximately 13 children of mixed ability followed by 15-20 minutes of continuous provision. A formal interview will also take place. Only applications submitted via MyNewTerm will be accepted. For further details please contact Jemma Evans at j.evans@lps.leightrust.co.uk or telephone 0121 464 2621. Equal Opportunities, Safeguardin