Nursery Class Teacher - St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Nursery Class Teacher – St Benedict's Catholic Primary School The Role

As Headteacher of St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, I am delighted to advertise an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dedicated and caring EYFS teacher to join us as our Nursery Class Teacher. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months, working full time.

The successful candidate will join our committed staff team in ensuring that every child is known, valued and able to flourish and achieve from their very first steps in school.

The successful candidate will:

• Fully support the Catholic ethos of our school, embrace our values and vision for excellence in teaching and learning, and actively contribute to our mission statement.
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for all children.
• Have a secure understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development, especially for those children with SEND.
• Create a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive learning environment where children feel safe, confident and eager to learn.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to all aspects of school life.
• Have the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Show enthusiasm, creativity and a genuine passion for early years education.
• Be reflective, well‑organised and committed to continuous professional development.
• Have secure knowledge of the teaching of phonics; experience of our chosen programme, Little Wandle, would be an advantage.

St Benedict’s will offer you:

• A warm, welcoming and values‑driven environment with a strong Catholic school ethos
• Happy, caring pupils who enjoy coming to school
• A strong culture of high expectations and good achievement for all pupils, including those with SEND
• Pupils who are motivated, hardworking and eager to learn
• Positive relationships between governors, staff, pupils and parents, creating a highly supportive school community
• A safe school where pupils feel confident to seek help
• A diverse and respectful community where pupils celebrate different cultures and backgrounds
• High expectations of behaviour, underpinned by a well‑designed and ambitious curriculum
• Well‑established routines and expectations from the very start in Nursery
• The opportunity to shape and strengthen early foundations so that pupils develop key skills in literacy, numeracy and communication, alongside resilience, independence and a lifelong love of learning
• A strong commitment to your continuing professional development and support for your personal career aspirations

The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and complete a disqualification declaration.

Warrington Borough Council, as an aware employer, is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority.

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Quebec Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7SB