Nursery Practitioner
Closing in 11 days (21 November 2025 12:00 pm)
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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