Armitage CofE Primary School Β· Manchester, North West
Nursery Lead Teacher Vacancy
Main Scale/UPS and TLR 2a with
responsibility for Outdoor Provision
Full Time and Permanent -required from September 2026
We are
looking for an outstanding, creative and experienced Early Years practitioner
to work as a Nursery Lead Teacher at Armitage C.E. Primary School. We are
offering a TLR for this post, with the successful candidate being asked to
further develop our large outdoor Early Years provision, in addition to their
responsibilities as a class teacher.
Armitage is
a warm and welcoming two-form entry Primary School, at the heart of our diverse
local community on the outskirts of Manchester City centre.
Although
this role will be based at Armitage, it will be a federated post as part of the
Aiming High CE Federation - which comprises of our school, as well as All
Saints Primary in Gorton.
We are
looking for someone who:
Is
an exceptional Early Years practitioner with a record of making a tangible
difference to the children in their care; Has
sustained experience of planning and delivering a stimulating Early Years
curriculum and, in turn, observing and assessing childrenβs understanding of
this learning; Can
thrive as part of a large Early Years team across our Federation of two
schools; Has
excellent communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively with
colleagues β this post will involve liaising closely with practitioners in our
2-year-old provision to ensure effective transition into the Nursery unit; Is
keen to lead by example, sharing knowledge and expertise with less experienced
colleagues who are starting out on their teaching journeys; Believes
in the importance of developing and educating βthe whole childβ; Understands
the challenges and undoubted rewards that working in a diverse inner-city
school can bring; Is
looking for a new challenge and/or career progression in a highly supportive,
forward-thinking and thriving school environment.