Nursery Teacher M1 – M6 £31,650 - £43,607 Full Time, Whole Time Temporary – required from 02/09/2025 until 20/07/2026 or the last working day prior to the return of substantive post holder whichever comes first. Thornhill Primary School is an outstanding school with high expectations of both children and staff. The governors of our successful school wish to appoint an outstanding EYFS practitioner to work in our Nursery. Applicants must be enthusiastic, motivated and able to work with our Nursery staff to provide outstanding nursery provision for our youngest children, with a range of needs. At Thornhill Primary we recognise the importance of early education and are looking for excellence within our early years setting. We require a teacher who is able to provide exciting and stimulating lessons and who must be committed to further enhancing the very high standards which already exist in the school. The successful candidate will also be expected to make a valuable contribution to whole school development and to enriching the experiences of our pupils, as well as teaching across KS1/KS2 if required. Applications forms and further information is attached. Please return applications with a covering letter no later than Friday 6th June 2025 clearly setting out your strengths and any area of interest you have which may be relevant to the post. Application forms and supporting documents can be e.mailed to: thornhill@durhamlearning.net Applications are welcome from experienced and newly qualified teachers. Interviews will be held 13th June 2025. Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Gardens, Shildon, County Durham DL14 1ES Tel: 01388 772906 Email: thornhill@durhamlearning.net Website: www.thornhill.durham.sch.uk VPRS/161