Nursery Teacher - Ridgeway Primary Academy

Nursery Teacher – Ridgeway Primary Academy

Join to apply for the Nursery Teacher – Ridgeway Primary Academy role at WMJobs. Salary: Teachers Main scale £32,916 – £45,350 per annum. Actual salary £16,458 – £22,675 per annum. Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2026 (could be extended). Hours: Part time, 16.25 hrs per week (morning session + PPA). Start Date: 1st January 2026.

At Ridgeway Primary Academy, our children are at the heart of everything we do. We encourage them to be ‘Open to Possibilities’ and believe that ‘Anything is Possible’ as they strive to achieve their best outcomes in all areas, whatever their personal starting points may be. Ridgeway is a successful 2 form entry primary school in Chasetown. We currently have 417 pupils on roll in the main school and a further 200 children accessing Early Years provision in our term time Ridgeway Tots twos group and Sunbeams Nursery and Sunny Days Nursery, which is open all year. Ridgeway Primary Academy has an excellent reputation and provides a lively and creative environment in which to work. School received a further ‘Good’ rating from OFSTED at our last inspection in December 2024 and Sunny Days in July 2024. Ridgeway Primary Academy is one of the founding schools in the Primitas Learning Partnership, a cross phase MAT serving the local area which opened in September 2021. Currently there are seven schools within the partnership; two high schools, four primary schools and a special school. The Trust provides opportunities for the schools to work collaboratively to support school improvement.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• An outstanding EYFS practitioner who has a proven track record of having a positive impact on pupil outcomes.
• Demonstrates high expectations of the children’s achievement and behaviour and a commitment to provide consistently effective teaching.
• Is able to plan, teach and assess different groups and abilities and monitor and evaluate their progress.
• Understands the importance of children’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and be proactive in supporting children.
• Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Is brimming with ideas and enthusiasm and has excellent subject knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
• Is committed to their own personal and professional development.
• Is willing to contribute to the life of the school and its community and to go over and above to make great things happen for our children.

Benefits

• A positive environment in which to work where children are enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Dedicated, friendly, supportive and highly motivated colleagues who strive to provide the highest quality of teaching for our pupils.
• A commitment to continuing your professional development.
• A highly supportive Governing Board and staff team who work hard to ensure children achieve the very best outcomes both academically and socially.
• Discounted childcare from our on-site whole year Nursery.
• Access to free counselling services.
• Access to healthcare scheme.
• Access to free gym membership.

Closing Date: Monday 10th November 2025 (12 noon). Interview Date: Week beginning 10th November 2025. To apply for the position, please complete the application form and equality and diversity monitoring form and return to Mrs Judith Crook, PA to the Co-Headteachers, email j.crook@ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk. CVs will not be accepted. If you would like further information on the role, or would like to book an out of hours visit, please contact j.crook@ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk.

Applications should be made on the Primitas application form (a link can be found at the bottom of the advert). For further information regarding the Academy, please visit our website at www.ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references and online searches. You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.