Part-Time Nursery Teacher

Job Description

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School & Nursery

Part-Time Nursery Teacher 2.5 or 3 days per week

Required from September 2025 Scale: MPS / UPS

An exciting opportunity has become available at Sacred Heart to join the team in our highly praised Nursery.

The Governors of our school invite applications from talented, passionate and caring teachers who can promote a love of learning. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a friendly, loving and supportive school serving the parishes of Sacred Heart and St John Fisher in Southend-On-Sea. We are part of the Assisi Catholic Trust.

We welcome applications from qualified teachers who can demonstrate their talent and enthusiasm for teaching and learning through consistently good practice. Inspiring, engaging and nurturing provision is important to us. We are interested to hear from reflective practitioners who build excellent relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

What we offer:

· Wonderful children who are well behaved, kind, caring and enjoy coming to school

· A diverse community of engaged families, working together with staff

· A collaborative and supportive staff team with a tangible sense of team spirit

· An inclusive school where everyone works hard to ensure that pupils, whatever their starting point, receive stimulating learning experiences and support

· A culture of questioning all we do, removing or adapting unnecessary workload and promoting wellbeing

· Coupled with the above, a focus on finding the most effective ways of working to promote pupil progress and staff development

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Applicants need to be sympathetic and supportive of the school's Catholic ethos (applications are invited from non-Catholic as well as Catholic staff).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence.

Please contact the school office via email at office@sacredheart.southend.sch.uk or call on 01702 534546 for an application pack. All applications must be completed using the Catholic Education Service Application Form. (Applications are invited from non-Catholic as well as Catholic staff).
Closing date: Monday 24th March 2025 at 3pm

Interview date: Week beginning 31st March

Information about the School

We are a caring and supportive, two-form entry Catholic school in Southend, serving a diverse community. We are supportive working together to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families. We help their development and overcome challenges with love, care and sensitivity. We have experienced and motivated staff who are committed to achieving outstanding practice in a supportive environment for all. We have a strong Catholic ethos, in both our school and in our local community.