Nursery Practitioner

We are seeking a team member to provide high quality care and education and develop an outstanding provision across the Huish Nurseries, based at Nerrols Primary School and Lyngford Park 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 across both sites, which provide 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.

Full time position to start as soon as possible.

Closing date:    28th March 2024

Interviews:       TBC

Hours:                40 hours per week

Location:           Nerrols Primary School & Nursery and Lyngford Park Primary School & Nursery, Taunton

Contract term: Permanent

Salary: £24,179-£25,830

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.
•  Can motivate and inspire.
• Are committed to high standards.
•  Are hardworking 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.

Visits to the nurseries are warmly welcomed.

You may also wish to discuss the role in more detail prior to application, if so please contact 01823 792669 (Nerrols Nursery), 01823 792655 (Nerrols Primary School) or 01823 284912 (Lyngford Park Primary School).

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.