Nursery Practitioner

We are seeking to appoint a warm and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner with a passion for giving children the very best start in life. The successful candidate will join a thriving nursery, housed in our new and bespoke nursery building in a stunning setting. They will work alongside our nursery and pre-prep team and closely with the Head of The Walled Garden. 

Hours of work: Term Time only (Approx. 33 Weeks a Year), 

Monday to Friday, 0800-1600, plus 1 after-school club per week

Salary: In line with experience

Reporting to: Head of The Walled Garden

The successful candidate will be a personable, patient, and warm individual who can engender the trust of both small children and adults.  We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic practitioner who uses creativity and imagination in their work and can adapt their approach to meet the needs and interests of the children. Above all, the desire for continuous improvement in their work, and being a true team player will be key characteristics for the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years, or similar

• The ability to build strong relationships with the staff and parents

• Excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly

• The desire to work as part of a collaborative team and an interest in sharing good practice and experience

• Great energy in their work and the ability to inspire children of this age

• The desire to contribute to the wider life of the school

• Paediatric First Aid would be an advantage, but we will train to this level if required

• Food Hygiene Certificate would be an advantage, but we will train to this level if required

Further Information;

Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and criminal record checks via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Letters of application should state what particular skills and attributes you can bring to Sandroyd School, brief details of how you fit the position, including specific details of experience and achievements, and any interests and hobbies.

The completed application form and your brief letter of application should be addressed to the Headmaster and sent via Miss Sarah Harding, Headmaster’s PA, Sandroyd School, Rushmore Park, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5QD, or by email to sharding@sandroyd.com. Please do feel free to contact Polly Holbrook, Head of The Walled Garden, for an informal conversation if you would like to discuss this role before submitting your application: pholbrook@sandroyd.com

Sandroyd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves contact with children and is classed as “regulated activity” by the UK government. As such, a number of mandated pre-employment checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken to ensure that the successful candidate is suitable for work with children. Additionally, suitability for work with children will be assessed by taking up appropriate references and at interview. Finally, candidates should be aware that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Interested candidates should apply by midday on Friday 21st January, 2022. Interviews will be held at Sandroyd on Thursday 27th January, 2022.