Nursery Practitioner

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Nursery Practitioner to join a Junior School based in Lincolnshire.

The School is looking for a Nursery Practitioner to ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children placed in the Nursery and to work as part of a team to provide an enabling environment in which all children can play, develop, and learn.

The Nursery School is an integral part of our Early Years department which is overseen by a Director of Early Years.

The purpose-built Nursery comprises of two substantial classrooms and a separate dining room. The Nursery also has a wonderful outdoor area with a wildlife garden and vegetable plot, where the children grow their own snacks! A veranda allows the children to play outside throughout the year.

Nursery education is provided for two age groups. At the Nursery School they base our learning on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, providing our children with a safe, secure, and happy environment, which allows the children to experience, explore and develop a positive approach to learning through a play-based curriculum. They believe that it is through play and positive, secure relationships that children develop intellectually, creatively, physically, socially, and emotionally.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a Level 2 or 3 relevant and recognised qualification
• Possess sound knowledge of early years education
• Have previous experience working in an early years setting
• Demonstrate highly developed skills in communication with both adults and children
• Understand awareness of Health and Safety as well as practical hygiene issues

They are looking to recruit on a permanent basis, offering 27.5 working hours per week. Working days per week are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Daily working hours will include 8.00am - 1.30pm.

Interviews to be held shortly after the closing date.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: ME2037552 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.