Nursery Practitioner (Maternity Cover)

Part-time (up to 24 hours per week), Working pattern to be agreed. (Monday - Friday between the hours of 8.00am-6.00pm)

Maternity cover position to start as soon as possible – initial contract for 6 months with possibility of extending further.

Due to internal promotion, we are seeking a team member to provide high quality care and education and develop an outstanding provision at our 32-place nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a purpose built nursery provision on the site of Nerrols Primary School, which opened in September 2019.

Visits to the nursery are warmly welcomed.

This post presents a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to play a vital role in contributing to a successful and inspiring Nursery provision, which provides excellent opportunities for children, aged 2-4. You will need to be passionate about early years, have the ability to work as part of a team, be able to use your initiative, self-driven and effectively use your time in the setting to promote outcomes for all children.

We are looking for candidates who:    

• Inspire and engage children.   
• Are passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential.    
• Have a strong track record of delivering consistently high quality care and education.    
• Are able to motivate and inspire.    
• Are committed to high standards.    
• Are hard working and well organised with a strong understanding of Early Years development.

We can offer you:         

• A caring and energetic team         
• A dedicated & supportive working environment         
• On-going professional development         
• Excellent benefits including a Career Average Pension scheme (LGPS), 6.4 weeks holiday per year (inc. Bank Holidays), Employee Assistance Programme, Free Flu Vaccinations & Cycle to Work Scheme.

You may also wish to discuss the role in more detail prior to application, if so please contact Andrea Bolton on 01823 792669 or email anbolton@nr.huish.education

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

Nerrols Primary School is part of the Richard Huish Trust and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age