Teacher (Nursery Plus)

Salary:MPS - UPSFTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked) TLR2A 3527 per annum

Working Pattern:This is a full time permanent positionworking 1.0 FTE 39 weeks per year.

This permanent position is required to lead our Early Years Nursery Plus Team based at Orchard Vale Community School.

We are looking for an enthusiastic creative and well-organised individual with a passion for improving the outcomes of Early Years children with SEND and/or additional needs.

As a member of Harbour School Partnership we actively work together on improving outcomes for its staff and pupils.

We are looking to appoint a Teacher who can:

• Develop and model high-quality inclusive EYFS practice for all children on the Nursery Plus caseload.
• Assess and identify individual needs to support learning and development in the EYFS prime areas of learning in partnership with school/setting staff.
• Support Early Years settings with observation assessment and planning to deliver appropriate learning opportunities to meet the needs and accelerate progress of all children on the Nursery Plus caseload.
• Provide support and guidance to Nursery Plus Practitioners in relation to EYFS practice supporting vulnerable groups and SEND including regular support and supervision relating to the caseload.
• Provide additional support in base school in relation to Nursery Plus.
• Build effective relationships with a range of partners and agencies to ensure childrens needs are met in a cohesive and aligned manner.
• Work in and support local settings to provide a high-quality inclusive EYFS for all children including those on the Nursery Plus caseload.
• Support transition for children from settings into school reception classes as appropriate.
• Ensure school and Nursery Plus safeguarding policies and procedures are followed appropriately.
• Ensure Nursery Plus team practitioners are up to date with current training.
• Work effectively alongside team members and show an exceptionally strong level of commitment.
• Be committed to ensuring excellence inclusion and high expectations.
• Support Nursery Plus as a service to develop and improve through quality assurance and strategic planning.
• Work collaboratively with a range of professionals.
• Collaborate and be part of the wider school community.
• Undertake other duties as may from time to time be required.

This permanent position to lead our Early Years Nursery Plus Team is from the 20th April 2026 (start date is flexible for the right candidate) based at Orchard Vale Community School.

If you are interested and would like to discuss this post further please contact Fiona Pearce Head Teacher and Sam Chapman Locality Service Lead for Early Years and Childcare Service via the school email

To apply forthis role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon 9th January 2026 interviews will be held on Monday 19th January 2026.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is availablevia our website here.