Nursery Teacher

Job Introduction

Nursery Teacher                              

• Closing Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025 at 12 noon
• Job Start Date: September 2025
• Contract/Hours: Fixed term (1 academic year) 0.4 FTE (2 days per week- Mondays and Tuesdays)
• Key Stage: Early Years
• Salary Type: Main Pay Range NOT SUITABLE FOR ECTs
• Salary Details: M1 £31,650 – M6 £43, 607 FTE.   Pro rata: £13,615 (M1)- £18,140 (M6)
• Location: Comper Nursery School, Hertford Street, Oxford, OX4 3AJ 
• Contact e-mail address: recruitment@comper.oxon.sch.uk

Job/Person Summary
 

Are you a passionate, experienced teacher looking for a school where you can put your skills into practice in our dedicated Early Years environment? 

Would you welcome a part time role to fit in with your work/life balance?

Does the opportunity to teach a wonderful, diverse group of happy and enthusiastic children in a well-resourced setting with extensive outdoor space excite you?

If so, then we would love to meet you!

Comper is a friendly, welcoming Nursery School for 2 - 4 year olds situated in East Oxford- a famously vibrant and richly diverse part of Oxford. We are looking for a passionate and energetic teacher to join our team teaching our 3-4 year olds in our nursery class.
 
Our Early Years provision has a strong focus on purposeful play and highly effective adult led learning. Due to increased demand for places, we are expanding and are looking for a part time teacher to share class responsibilities with our existing experienced teacher. Are you someone who can help us to grow and develop, alongside our dedicated team of Nursery Assistants?

If you are: 

• energetic, creative and highly organised with lots of initiative
• passionate about teaching and learning in the Early Years
• committed to exciting and inspiring children of all abilities 
• able to create a stimulating work environment
• eager to work within a positive and supportive staff team 
• committed to parent partnership 
• committed to inclusion 
• friendly and adaptable 
• keen to learn, improving your own skills and knowledge

……then you should apply and join us! 
 
 

We can offer you: 

• a well-resourced, large Early Years environment 
• one of only 7 Nursery Schools in Oxford in the maintained sector
• a happy and positive learning culture
• a friendly and committed team 
• enthusiastic children who love to learn and are keen to improve
• supportive families
• support and motivation from professional colleagues
• a genuine commitment to your work life balance and wellbeing, including the opportunity to take PPA time working from home

 Application Procedure

Please complete the attached application form and return to recruitment@comper.oxon.sch.uk. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you would like to arrange this or discuss any aspects of the post, please contact the School Office on 01865 245768 and ask for The School Business Manager, Alice or email recruitment@comper.oxon.sch.uk 

The closing date for this post is Tuesday 20th May 20256 at 12 noon. Shortlisting will take place that afternoon with interviews scheduled for Thursday 22nd May.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Oxfordshire County Council recognises the contribution that every employee makes, values individual differences, and encourages respect for all. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and we aim to promote and develop a diverse workforce at Comper Nursery School. 

We look forward to receiving your application.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.