Part‑Time Nursery Teacher (3 days a week)

At Oakridge, we believe that the Early Years Foundation Stage is the most important phase of a child’s academic life. It lays the foundations for curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning. If you share this belief and are passionate about giving children the very best start, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for a dedicated Part‑Time Nursery Teacher to join our warm, supportive and forward‑thinking school community. We can offer a degree of flexibility with the working days, making this a great opportunity for those seeking a balanced and rewarding role.

🌟 About the Role

We are seeking someone who:

• Brings energy, warmth and a genuine passion for Early Years education
• Understands child development and can create a rich, stimulating learning environment
• Plans and delivers high‑quality, play‑based learning experiences
• Builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Works collaboratively as part of a committed Early Years team
• Has strong communication and organisational skills

🏆 A Team You’ll Be Proud to Join

Our EYFS team has recently been nominated for an Excellence in Early Years Award, recognising their dedication, creativity and commitment to exceptional early education. You’ll be joining a team that is both highly skilled and deeply valued within our school. You will be job-sharing the class with our EYFS leader.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience working within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• A secure understanding of the EYFS curriculum and assessment

💛 What We Offer

• A welcoming, inclusive school with a strong community ethos
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional development
• A well‑resourced Nursery environment
• Children who are eager, curious and full of joy
• Flexible working days to support a healthy work–life balance

📩 How to Apply

We strongly encourage all prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. Seeing our Nursery in action and meeting the team will give you a real sense of our ethos, environment and the wonderful children you’ll be working with.

When applying, please ensure you include:

• A completed application form
• A detailed supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience make you a strong fit for this role

Safeguarding statement: Oakridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure. A social media check will be undertaken.