Nursery Teacher (0.6 Maternity Cover)

Vacancy Summary

Nursery Teacher (0.6 Maternity Cover) 

Required from 25.02.2026

Age Range: 2-11

Pay Scale: M1 - U3 dependent on experience, Fixed Term for 1 year to cover Maternity Leave, 0.6 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Vacancy Information

The Academy Council and Trust Board of this good school are looking to appoint an excellent teacher to join our very popular, expanding school, on a fixed-term contract to start February 2026.

Our new Teacher will:

• Have high aspirations for all children, themselves and a desire to raise standards.
• Have the ability to enthuse, motivate and engage learners who have communication difficulties.
• Have high expectations for the behaviour and wellbeing of children.
• Develop and implement EHCPs and individual learning strategies.
• Work closely with parents and carers and other professionals to support each child’s development.
• Have the knowledge and skills necessary to plan an exceptional, adapted
  curriculum.
• Be supportive of our Catholic character so that we live out our vision and
  intent.

St. Columba’s prides itself in having a strong and supportive community with wonderful, enthusiastic children, who are well behaved. The school provides extensive professional development opportunities through the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust, the Diocese of Leeds and regional Teaching School hubs. Through our carefully planned provision for staff wellbeing, we demonstrate a genuine commitment to listening to the views of all. You will be fully supported in your chosen pathway for future career development.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01274 681961 or office@col.bcwcat.co.uk

For full details and an application pack, go to https://stcolumbasbd4.greenhousecms.co.uk/St-Columba-s-Catholic-Primary-School-Vacancies/

Please note, we can only accept applications completed on the CES application form. CES application packs are available on our website and from the school office.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 6th January 2025

Interviews: 9th January 2025

The school is committed to a rigorous implementation of our safeguarding policy. All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exception Order 1975, 2013 and 2020