Class Teacher (Nursery)

We are looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Class Teacher for our Nursery provision at Avanti Gardens, working specifically with our 2–3 year old class at a vital stage in their early development. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact, nurturing young children through engaging, play‑based learning that supports their curiosity, confidence and wellbeing.

You will take responsibility for the learning, development and care of the children in your class; using observation and assessment to shape meaningful experiences that meet the needs of every child. Creating a warm, safe and stimulating environment will be central to your practice, alongside building strong, trusting relationships with children and their families. As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will work closely with colleagues and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, while promoting the school’s ethos and ensuring the very best outcomes for every child.

What will you do?

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive teaching for a Nursery class of 2–3 year olds, ensuring all children make strong progress from their starting points.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes positive behaviour, wellbeing and a love of learning.
• Use observation and assessment effectively to monitor development, inform planning and provide meaningful feedback to support each child’s growth.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and external agencies to support children’s learning, development and safeguarding.
• Uphold high professional standards, contribute to the wider life of the school and promote the ethos and values of the Avanti Schools Trust.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of students, ensuring compliance with school policies and protocols.

Benefits

• Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well‑being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject
• Clear vision and understanding of how to implement and sustain a high‑quality teaching and learning
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to delegate
• Excellent skills in the use and application of technology
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re‑checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre‑employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensuring that they are accepted, understood, and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics. Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.