Nursery School Teacher

Vacancy Summary

Nursery School Teacher 

Salary: Main Pay Scale

Permanent, Full Time

Term Time Only + 5 days

Vacancy Information

The Lilycroft and St Edmund’s Nursery Schools’ Federation is seeking an experienced Nursery Teacher to join our exceptional team. Whilst predominantly based at Lilycroft Nursery School you will also work across the federation at St Edmund’s. As a teacher, you will be a mentor and a leader, driving pedagogical excellence at the forefront of Early Years Education in Bradford and beyond. 

Our federation is a hub of innovation, hosting Birth-19; this encompasses our School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT), Apprenticeship Academy, Early Years Stronger Practice Hub, and 50 Things to Do Before You’re Five. 

Our exciting, well designed spaces both inside and out, support an exceptional play-based curriculum and our excellent wellbeing package and training opportunities ensure that you will be supported to thrive alongside our children. 

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced enthusiastic and passionate nursery teacher with a positive, resilient outlook and a readiness to work hard within a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrate a deep commitment to real inclusion and the ability to build respectful, professional relationships with children, families, and the staff team

• Act as a pedagogical leader, mentoring colleagues and modeling high-quality early years practice

• Be a calm, confident, and patient communicator capable of working effectively with diverse families and external agencies

• Champion the federation’s vision of empowering every child to become an active contributor to an inclusive and compassionate world

• Implement our mission of being ‘Better Together’, ensuring our diverse community has the support and environment needed to thrive and succeed

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to lead within a forward-thinking, creative organisation at the forefront of Early Years Education in the North of England

• A chance to work across a unique federation with access to the Birth-19 training and development network

• Amazing children and families from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds

• A committed, friendly, and diverse staff and governor team

• Genuine support for you Wellbeing including: The opportunity to take up to 2 weeks optional unpaid leave during term time, 2 hours Wellbeing Time every term

Regular Pause & Reflect sessions - dedicated time for you, with a member of the senior team, Schools Wellbeing Support Services - GP, Counselling, Physio, Fitness & Weight Management

If you are interested in this role, please call us to make an appointment to come and see our school. We will be delighted to show you around and answer any questions you may have.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 18th May 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 20th May 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any appointment made will be subject to references and a full and enhanced safeguarding and DBS check.

Please be aware that Keeping Children Safe In Education (2024) requires schools to undertake online searches as part of their shortlisting and due diligence process.  If shortlisted for a role an appropriate online search will be undertaken on your name(s). All information will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation to the post for which you have applied.

Please note: To apply through Prospects Online, please ensure you complete your Application Info section in your candidate profile before clicking apply on any vacancy you wish to apply for. If you are accessing the website for the first time, you will need to register as a candidate and add and save your candidate profile information before submitting an application for this vacancy.

Candidates can apply online for this post. If you are registered, please follow the apply now process. If you are not registered, then please register now and follow the apply now process.