Nursery Practitioner
Nerrols Primary School
Somerset
- £25,185 - £25,989 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 16 Spine Point 4 (£25,185 FTE). Following the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period, the salary will increase to Grade 14 Spine Point 6 (£25,989 FTE)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 05 January 2026
- Apply by:
- 23 November 2025
Job overview
Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you have a nurturing spirit and a desire to make a positive impact on young children's lives? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking a team member to provide high quality care and education and develop an outstanding provision at the Huish Nursery, based at Nerrols Primary School. This post presents an exciting and unique opportunity for the successful candidate(s) to play a vital role in contributing to successful and inspiring Nursery provisions at Nerrols, which provides excellent opportunities for children aged 2-4. You will need to be passionate about early years, can 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.
- Closing date: Sunday 23rd 2025 at 5:00pm
- Interviews: TBC
- Hours: 37 hours per week (or part-time 20 hours per week) - to cover shifts across the week (shift are either 08:00 - 18:00, 08:00-13:00 or 13:00-18:00).
- Location: Nerrols Primary School
- Contract term: Fixed term maternity cover
- Salary: Grade 16 Spine Point 4 (£25,185 FTE). Following the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period, the salary will increase to Grade 14 Spine Point 6 (£25,989 FTE).
We are looking for candidates who are able to:
- Provide a warm, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere for children and families.
- Plan and deliver engaging activities that support children's developmental milestones.
- Observe, assess, and record children's progress to ensure they are reaching their full potential.
- Promote positive behaviour and a supportive learning environment.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating setting, adhering to health and safety policies.
- Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures of the nursery
- Work collaboratively and enthusiastically with a team to ensure high standards of care and education.
- Communicate effectively with parents/carers, keeping them informed about their child's progress.
We can offer you:
- Excellent benefits including a Career Average Pension scheme (LGPS), generous holiday allowance (plus Bank Holidays), Employee Assistance Programme, Free Flu Vaccinations & Cycle to Work Scheme
- A committed, friendly and supportive staff team and collaboration with all the Huish Nurseries
- Good professional development opportunities to progress your career throughout our Nurseries and the wider Richard Huish Trust
You may also wish to discuss the role in more detail prior to application, if so please contact us on 01823 792669 (Nerrols Nursery).
The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.
Richard Huish Trust 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.
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About Nerrols Primary School
- Nerrols Primary School
- Nerrols Drive
- Taunton
- TA2 8GS
- United Kingdom
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