Nursery Teacher 0.5 in Swindon

Post: 0.5 Nursery Teacher (Fixed Term) – Start April 2026

Applications: by 12.00 pm on Thursday 5 February 2026

Shortlisting: we will contact you by Friday 6 February 2026

Interviews: week beginning 9 February 2026

Salary: Main Pay Scale, according to experience

Reporting to: The Headteacher, members of the senior leadership team (SLT) and the governing body

What we are looking for

• Someone who will join our team with good spirit and contribute their ideas.
• Someone who will really go the extra mile so learning is enjoyable and purposeful for the children.
• Someone who has a good work ethic and will model our school values, putting them in action.
• Someone able to demonstrate consistently high standards of teaching and learning with EYFS children.
• Someone who has an excellent understanding of how young children learn and best practice to support them to achieve their full potential.

What we can offer you in return

• A place in a team with genuinely friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Investment in your career goals – we invest so that your skills and interests are shared and developed.
• A well‑resourced and spacious working environment.
• A nurturing, child‑centred ethos where your ideas and creativity are valued.

What the school offers its staff

We are an inclusive school based in the heart of the Eldene Community. We treat teachers with respect and invest in your career.

Facilities: Extensive well‑maintained outdoor areas – woodland, playgrounds with two trim trails, large playing fields for sporting events, a refurbished well‑stocked school library, two large halls, ELSA/nurture spaces and rooms, and a free large car park onsite.

Well‑being: Dedicated wellbeing team championing staff mental health and togetherness, with events and drop‑in sessions.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity: We celebrate varied cultures, languages, faiths and experiences, ensuring every child sees themselves represented and valued.

Main purpose

Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards.

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching

• Plan and teach well‑structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work.
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils.
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils.
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Support children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and deliver age‑appropriate activities that promote physical, emotional and social development.

Whole‑school organisation, strategy and development

• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, supporting the school’s vision and values.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co‑ordinated outcomes.
• Provide cover if another teacher is unable to teach.

Behaviour and safety

• Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches appropriate to pupils’ needs to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children to support their confidence and independence.
• Have high expectations of behaviour.
• Be a positive role model demonstrating the school’s values.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

Professional development

• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures.
• Regularly review your teaching and assessment and, where necessary, respond to advice and feedback from colleagues.
• Engage in further training and development to improve your own teaching.

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school.
• Work effectively as part of a team to create a positive nursery environment.
• Participate in relevant meetings and professional development opportunities at the school, related to learners, curriculum or organisation.

Wider professional responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers.
• Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding pupils’ achievements and well‑being.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.

Personal and professional conduct

• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
• Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out professional duties and responsibilities.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

Eldene School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and medical clearances, and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. Our safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures can be read on our website. For shortlisted candidates, an Online Search Record will be carried out.