Early Years Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: QTS or EYTS

Start Date: 5th January 2026

Salary: £32,916 - £45,352 per annum

Martenscroft Nursery School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Teacher to join our Outstanding-rated setting.

We are a vibrant, inclusive nursery school and children's centre committed to providing high-quality early education and care for children aged 5 months to 4 years.

As an Early Years Teacher, you will:

• Deliver a rich, child-centred curriculum that supports holistic development.
• Foster a nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.
• Work collaboratively with a skilled team of practitioners and support staff.
• Champion outdoor learning, creative exploration, and inclusive practice.
• Build strong partnerships with families and the wider community.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)
• A deep understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Enthusiasm for play-based, child-led learning
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing
• A reflective, proactive approach to professional development

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, community-focused nursery school
• Access to ongoing training and development
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
• Opportunities to innovate and shape early years practice in our setting and city wide

About the Candidate

For the role of Early Years Teacher, we are looking for:

• Enthusiasm, energy and commitment to high quality Early Years education
• Positivity about working in partnership with families in our diverse and multilingual community
• The ability to relate and communicate well with our children, families, staff and partners
• Excellent team working skills to ensure effective learning experiences for our children
• The motivation and confidence to achieve high standards and personal goals
• Passion for being inspirational and innovative in their work

The post holder will be required to work in line with Teachers terms and conditions.

About Us

We're the local council for one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities. 

Working for Manchester isn't just a job – it's an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it's strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you'll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. 

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We 'own it' and we're not afraid to try new things
• We're proud and passionate about Manchester 

 

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 

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