Nursery Teacher MPS(3-6) to UPS(1-3)- £37,101- £51,048 Temporary contract until 31st August 2027 Required to start September 1st 2026 or as soon as possible after pending DBS clearance. The Headteacher and Governors of this Outstanding Maintained Nursery School are seeking to appoint a hardworking, efficient and highly motivated teacher who has a proven record of outstanding teaching. Initially, this is for a one-year temporary contract covering the current post holder. Seaham Harbour Nursery School is a friendly, supportive and inclusive environment for the whole school community where everyone is respected and valued. We require, for September 2026 (or as soon after as possible), a teacher to join our dedicated, hardworking team who puts the needs of our children a the forefront of their practice. The successful candidate will become part of a supportive team and deicated staff who have high expectations and demonstrate a caring, nurturing attitude towards our young children’s academic, social and personal development. The successful candidate will: Be an excellent classroom practitioner with recent, effective and successful teaching experience working with EYFS/KeyStage 1 children Have a strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Have high expectations of children’s achievement and progress Have the ability to adapt teaching to the needs of all children including those with SEND and those who are more able Be someone who can lead a team of strong Early Years Practitioners Be someone who is able to contribute effectively to the leadership team Be someone who can work as part of a team and foster positive realtionships with staff, children, parents and governors Be prepared to make a valuable contribution to Seaham Harbour Nursery School with a desire to be involved in all aspects of school life Have excellent and effective communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal and organisational skills Be someone who will lead by example Have a clear willingness to respond to and act upon advice following constructive, professional dialogue This is an excellent opportunity for continuing professional development and a career development opportunity for a highly professional individual to join our hardworking, dedicated and passionate team within our friendly, supportive and successful nursery school. Visits to the school are welcomed and are available by appointment week beginning 18th May An application pack is available to download from this advert. Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school by email, no later than 12.00 noon on Thursday 28th May 2026 Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 2nd June Where possible candidates will be observed in their own school week beginning 8th June 2026 and formal interviews will be held on Thursday 11th June 2026 The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post This post is not open to job share. 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. Seaham Harbour Nursery School Bottleworks Road, Seaham, Co Durham SR7 7NN Tel: 01915812829 Email: Seahamharbour.nursery@durhamlearning.net VPRS/161