Job profile for Early Years Teacher
Early Years Teacher
Location Arnold Nursery School
Basis Full time
27/11/2026
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary Salary: MPS - £34,069to £46,940 Basis Full time Region Rotherham Job category/type Teaching - Pre-school & Nursery Date posted 05/11/2026 Job reference REQ24358 Attachments Teacher job des and person spec.docx School Application form and Guidance Notes May 2022.doc
Job description
Location: Arnold Nursery School
Job Term: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: Friday 27 th November 2026 at 12 noon.
The Governors invite applications for the above post from an inspirational, talented and hardworking teacher, who is ready to make a difference to children’s lives, to join our successful team.
We can offer you:
- Happy, enthusiastic children who respond well to new and exciting challenges
- A welcoming, attractive and well-resourced working environment
- Committed and supportive staff and governors
- A diverse and enthusiastic learning community
- Excellent opportunities for continued professional development
We are looking for an inspirational and outstanding teacher to join our Nursery school who:
- Has a detailed understanding of the teaching and learning needs within EYFS
- Has QTS
- Can demonstrate the drive, imagination and high-level teaching and learning skills to fully engage children and raise standards of attainment and achievement
- A strong reflective Early Years Teacher who is highly motivated about teaching and lifelong learning and demonstrates the ability and dedication to be an outstanding practitioner
- Wants to be part of a happy, thriving, sometimes, challenging, but always improving school, working alongside a strong, upbeat and positive team.
- Has excellent classroom, creative and inter personal skills
- Is passionately committed to early years education and the social well-being of every child in the school
- Can continue to build and maintain effective relationships with the school and its ever-growing community partners
- Is confident and enthusiastic about teaching being dedicated to high expectations and successful outcomes and fulfilment for all children
- Has the ability to form excellent partnerships with parents and carers
- Is a happy, enthusiastic and friendly team player with the ability to inspire his or her colleagues.
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We undertake to make reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantage a disabled person may face
Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged via email or telephone 01709 828983
Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE
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Early Years Teacher in Rotherham employer: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the community through high-quality adult care services. With a strong commitment to person-centred care, our inclusive work culture fosters professional growth and development, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a difference. Located in Rotherham, we offer a supportive environment where you can thrive while contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in our community.
Contact Details:
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Recruitment Team
