EYFS Nursery Class Teacher

LEVER EDGE PRIMARY ACADEMY
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HP
Tel: 01204 333679
Email: office@lever-edge.bolton.sch.uk
Head: Ms K James

EYFS Nursery CLASS TEACHER
Full time
Teachers’ Pay Range: T1 £32,916 - T9 £51,048
1st September 2026

The Vacancy

The Trustees and Head Teacher of the school are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, committed and reflective Nursery Class Teacher to join our supportive and hardworking team from 1st September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher who is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning and making a real difference to children’s lives.

About our school

Lever Edge Primary Academy is a large two form entry primary school, with two nurseries a sports hall, a SEND unit and a forest school.

The Person required for the post

The post is suitable for a teacher who:

• Has enthusiasm for creative learning and teaching
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of themselves and their pupils
• Has a strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Has good communication skills and building positive relationships with pupils and parents
• Has experience of working proactively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience of teaching in EYFS

What the School can offer you

• Happy well-behaved children who are willing and eager to learn
• A comprehensive professional development programme
• A warm, supportive and inclusive school community
• A strong and approachable leadership team
• A positive staff culture, built on teamwork, respect and shared values
• Well-resourced classrooms and commitment to staff development

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school where early years is valued, nurtured and recognised as the foundation of lifelong learning.

If you feel you have the necessary skills to meet the requirements of this post and you would like to work in a supportive, well run school, we look forward to hearing from you.

More information about the school can be obtained via our school website.

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

Due to our stringent safeguarding policy, CVs will never be accepted. Alll posts are contingent on enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

This 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. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the rights to work in the UK either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Closing date: Monday 11th May 2026 at 12.00 noon.
Interviews will take place on Monday 18th May 2026.