Job details

Salary: Grade 15.4, £13.05 per hour

Employer: St. John’s Church of England VC Infants’ School and Jumping Johns Nursery

Location: Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DR

Contract type: Fixed term contract, Term time

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 21 November 2025 12:00 pm

About the job

Key information

Full time; 27.25h per week: 8:45am-3:15pm (Tuesdays 8:45 – 12pm) from December 2025 until July 2026. 

Maternity Cover

Jobshare is considered for the right candidates (Contact school to explore options)

 

 

What will I be doing?

The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative and creative Nursery Practitioner. This is a full-time position, 27.25h per week, commencing as soon as possible (subject to relevant pre-employment checks). Relevant experience and a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education are essential. This would suit a jobshare arrangement for the right candidates.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are looking for someone who is inclusive, energetic, patient, resilient and fun loving. Our EYFS children receive high quality care, are kept safe and are provided with planned and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs and support all aspects of the EYFS curriculum. 

Relevant experience is defined as:

  • Nursery: 1 year 
  • Employed childcare: 1 year 
  • SEN experience 

DBS check

This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure. Online checks will also be completed for shortlisted candidates.

Supporting documents and information

Visits to the nursery are warmly encouraged; please contact the school office to make an appointment. An information pack containing job description, school prospectus and application form are available from the school office or via DAS jobs. 

Please apply by completing a Somerset Council application form, available online or from the school office.

Please include a covering letter to the Headteacher, Mrs Kerry Devane, by email: office@stjohnsglastonbury.school

Interview date: Tuesday 25 November 2025

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and it is expected that all staff and volunteers share this commitment.

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