Current Vacancies: Nursery Teacher

Castle Vale Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

  • An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
  • The successful applicant will need to provide evidence of their Identity and Right to Work in the UK.
  • An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.
  • We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of ethnicity and gender.

Nursery Teacher

Experienced teacher required (not suitable for ECT)

  • Earliest start date: 1st September 2026

  • Latest start date: 2nd November 2026

Are you an experienced Early Years educator who understands that behaviour is a form of communication and responds with empathy, consistency, and skill? Do you want to lead, inspire, and empower a large team of support staff to be the secure, consistent adults who make a difference to every child, all of the time?

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and deeply committed Nursery Teacher to lead and inspire our dedicated team of support staff. In our nursery school, we look beyond surface actions. We empower our entire team to understand each child’s behaviour as communication, focusing on identifying their individual needs and ensuring they feel secure, settled and ready to learn. Through inclusive, high-quality teaching, we are committed to making a difference for every child by enabling them to thrive and reach their full potential.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they:

  • Are an excellent Early Years practitioner dedicated to child-centred learning, inclusive practice, and high expectations of children’s behaviour. You will deliver high-quality early education while maintaining a deeply secure and nurturing environment.
  • Can confidently lead and manage a large team of support staff, working collaboratively to establish high standards of achievement within a learning environment that reflects best practice in early years education.
  • Can plan and implement rich learning experiences, in line with the school curriculum, showing deep sensitivity towards children’s individual learning needs, styles and development.
  • Have excellent communication skills, creating an inclusive team environment where every staff member has a voice and feels empowered to contribute fully.
  • Can foster excellent working relationships with parents, carers and other professionals.

 

We can offer you:

  • A welcoming, friendly and dedicated team entirely committed to giving our children the best possible start in life.
  • A highly supportive leadership team and governing board invested in your career and well-being.
  • Opportunities for collaborative practice with other settings.
  • A well-resourced school with excellent outdoor learning environments and on-site forest school.
  • Opportunities for high quality early years continuous professional development

 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

 

Closing Date: 02/07/2026 at 9am

Come and Visit Us: We would love to show you around our beautiful school, outdoor environments, and on-site Forest School. To arrange an informal visit before applying, please contact the school office at 0121 6757578 or recruitment@castlevalenursery.co.uk

Safeguarding: Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.  This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, barred list check, and satisfactory references.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

 

Application packs can be downloaded below:

Teaching Application Form
CVNS Nursery Teacher Job Description June 2026
CVNS Teacher Person Specification

Completed applications should be returned to Christina Meakin at recruitment@castlevalenursery.co.uk