Nursery Practitioner
Oakhill School and Nursery
Lancashire
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- Salary:
- Salary dependent on age and experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Or as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2026
Job overview
Oakhill School and Nursery is a well-established educational setting located in the United Kingdom, committed to providing high-quality care and education for young children. We are currently seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our Early Years team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and wellbeing of children in their formative years within a supportive and nurturing environment.
Position: Early Years Practitioner – Nursery
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum qualification: Certificate in Early Years or equivalent
- At least 2 years’ experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting
- Strong understanding of child development principles and early years curriculum
- Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate activities that promote learning through play
- Good communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues
- Basic knowledge of health, safety, hygiene practices relevant to childcare settings
Values and Attitudes:
- A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their growth
- Patience, kindness, and empathy towards children’s individual needs
- Commitment to safeguarding all children at all times
- Team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues
- Positive attitude towards continuous professional development
- Respectful of diversity and inclusive practice within the nursery community
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference during children's early years journey at Oakhill School and Nursery, we would love to hear from you.
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About Oakhill School and Nursery
- Oakhill School and Nursery
- Wiswell Lane, Whalley
- Lancashire
- BB7 9AF
- United Kingdom
Oakhill School and Nursery is a mixed, mainstream, Roman Catholic, all-through independent school in Lancashire. Located in Whalley, near Clitheroe, the school caters to pupils aged 1-16, of which there are approximately 300.
Founded in 1978, Oakhill School and Nursery began as an independent Roman Catholic day senior school. A nursery was opened in the early 1990s and the preparatory school followed in 2003. There is a leisure centre, sports hall and fitness suite on the site which is used by the public as well as the pupils and staff The school’s proprietor is Oakhill College (Whalley) Ltd, and there is an advisory governing body chaired by the chairman of the company.
Principal
Jane Buttery
Vision and values
Oakhill School and Nursery's motto is "Faith stronger than the oak". The school values respect, honesty and a good sense of humour. Staff work to celebrate every member of the school’s community and believe every pupil has the right, and the ability, to reach their full potential. They also strive to provide a caring, safe environment and to instil a love of learning in each and every student.
The school provides a broad and varied curriculum. It provides lots of one-on-one support as classes are small in size and there is only one class in each year group. Core subjects, especially literacy and numeracy, are emphasised. There is a vast array of extra-curricular activities, from sports and music to the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme and Outdoor Activities Club.
ISI report
“The pupils’ achievements and learning are good; standards of attainment have improved in recent years and they are outstanding in EYFS. From the EYFS onwards, pupils are successful in their learning and personal development, and they become articulate and confident learners. The school fully meets its aim to provide a happy, safe and stimulating education within a family environment in which pupils are challenged to achieve. Pupils make good progress as they develop positive attitudes, being eager to learn and displaying excellent levels of concentration.”
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