Job Description

Grade 3 25,185 - 25,989 pro rata

Full Time, Term Time only + 2 weeks

Temporary - required from 1st January 2026 (or earlier if possible) until 31st August 2026



The Head Teacher and Governing Body of Tudhoe Moor Nursery School wish to appoint a confident, enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join our Early Years Team to help cover a long term staff absence.



The position is to work alongside pupils with additional needs across our setting with pupils aged 2 to 4 years old.

The position is full time working from 8.45am until 3.15pm. The position is for term time only and all holidays are during Durhams school holidays.



The successful candidate will be confident and passionate about working with all pupils. We are an inclusive school therefore experience of working in Early Years with children who have additional needs is essential. They will have a can-do attitude and willingness to help in other areas of the classroom, and the ability to work well under pressure.



If you are ready for your next challenge, please get in touch with us for an informal chat or complete the application form and return to the email provided.



Tudhoe Moor Nursery School is committed to safeguarding pupils. There will be an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.



Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.



As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.



Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved full and relevant criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.



The full job description and person specification are enclosed in this pack. Completed application forms should be returned to the school.

Closing date:

Monday 20th October at 9.00am

Shortlisting:

Monday 20th October

Interview date:

Wednesday 22nd October



Calculation of term time only plus two weeks pay



Term time only plus two additional weeks pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

Number of teaching weeks - 38 weeks; plus Public (bank) holidays - 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD - 2 weeks; plus Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years service will receive 32 days annual leave.

For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years service:

40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years service:

40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments



Tudhoe Moor Nursery School

Tudhoe Moor,

Spennymoor,

DL16 6EX

Tel:

01388 436000

Email:

tudhoemoor.nursery@tudhoemoor.durham.sch.uk

Website:

https://www.tudhoemoor.durham.sch.uk/