Nursery Practitioner

About the job

Key information

• Part time: 21 hours and 45 minutes per week (0745-1530 three days a week)
• Salary: Grade 16 Point 2, currently £23,656 FTE (actual pay on 21.75 hours will be £11,907 per annum), then moving up to Grade 14, point 6, currently £25,183 FTE (actual pay on 21.75 hours will be £12,676 per annum) after 6 months’ probation.
• Contract: Term time only (39 weeks per year)
• Start date: 1 September 2025

What will I be doing?

We are seeking to appoint a Nursery practitioner to join our EYFS unit and Breakfast club team. Our Nursery has grown over the past few years and is now thriving offering care and education for 2, 3 and 4 years olds and their families. These children are able to attend our Breakfast club provision where they are supported to interact, play and have a healthy start to their day. Working as part of our village primary school and alongside our Reception class, children here benefit from a curiosity based approach and beautiful outdoor space.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We want someone new to help us continue our exciting journey and be part of our EYFS unit – someone experienced or someone new to this role (must hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, EYPS, EYTS or QTS) – we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking someone who is kind and caring and able to support our youngest children socially, emotionally and academically. We are looking for someone who is energetic, passionate, engaging and willing to be part of our wonderful team and community. The successful candidate will be flexible, supportive and willing to develop professionally. You will need to be organised, good with time pressures and able to work within a team. The right person will be creative, proactive and always child centred. You will need to plan and create activities, join in play with children, and model conversations alongside modelling key values around behaviour and safety. The successful candidate must be successful at creating and maintaining a positive atmosphere, developing and sustaining good working relationships and working wider than our setting, with our families, the community and the Trust. Our small village feel puts us at the heart of the community and collaboration is key to our success.

What is in it for me?

Staff Benefits: Career Average Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing focussed employees, Free Flu Vaccinations, Cycle to Work Scheme, Support for CPD and training, Trust wide networking opportunities, a Nursery setting as part of a School.

DBS check

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, proof of Right to Work in the UK and other pre-employment checks.

Supporting documents and information

Visits to our Nursery are encouraged and phone calls with the Headteacher are also available. Further information is available on our website

To seek further details or to book a tour or phone call, please contact the school office via email at office@wb.huish.education

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th June, 12noon

Interviews: Thursday 12th June 2025

All applications must be made through the school TES portal.

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.

The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.

West Buckland Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.

The Richard Huish Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Apply on the West Buckland Community Primary School website

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