Nursery Practitioner
Oakhill School and Nursery
Lancashire
- £12.21 - £13.51 per hour
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary dependent on age and experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 20 April 2026
- Apply by:
- 17 April 2026
Job overview
Oakhill School and Nursery is a well-established educational setting located in the United Kingdom, dedicated to providing high-quality care and learning experiences for young children. We are currently seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join our Early Years team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about working with children and eager to develop their skills in an engaging and supportive environment.
Position: Nursery Practitioner
Type: Early Years Practitioner
Responsibilities:
- Support the daily care, development, and learning of children in the nursery
- Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities
- Ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet individual children's needs
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum qualification: Certificate relevant to early years or childcare (e.g., Level 2 Certificate)
- No previous experience required; full training will be provided
- Good communication skills with both children and adults
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Basic understanding of child development principles is desirable but not essential
Values and Attitudes:
- A genuine passion for working with young children
- Patience, kindness, and empathy towards children’s needs
- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the nursery setting
- Willingness to learn continuously and take on feedback positively
- Reliability, professionalism, and a proactive approach
If you are enthusiastic about supporting children's early development in a caring school community like Oakhill School and Nursery, we would love to hear from you.
Attached documents
About Oakhill School and Nursery
- Oakhill School and Nursery
- Wiswell Lane, Whalley
- Lancashire
- BB7 9AF
- United Kingdom
Oakhill School and Nursery is a mixed, mainstream, Roman Catholic, all-through independent school in Lancashire. Located in Whalley, near Clitheroe, the school caters to pupils aged 1-16, of which there are approximately 300.
Founded in 1978, Oakhill School and Nursery began as an independent Roman Catholic day senior school. A nursery was opened in the early 1990s and the preparatory school followed in 2003. There is a leisure centre, sports hall and fitness suite on the site which is used by the public as well as the pupils and staff The school’s proprietor is Oakhill College (Whalley) Ltd, and there is an advisory governing body chaired by the chairman of the company.
Principal
Jane Buttery
Vision and values
Oakhill School and Nursery's motto is "Faith stronger than the oak". The school values respect, honesty and a good sense of humour. Staff work to celebrate every member of the school’s community and believe every pupil has the right, and the ability, to reach their full potential. They also strive to provide a caring, safe environment and to instil a love of learning in each and every student.
The school provides a broad and varied curriculum. It provides lots of one-on-one support as classes are small in size and there is only one class in each year group. Core subjects, especially literacy and numeracy, are emphasised. There is a vast array of extra-curricular activities, from sports and music to the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme and Outdoor Activities Club.
ISI report
“The pupils’ achievements and learning are good; standards of attainment have improved in recent years and they are outstanding in EYFS. From the EYFS onwards, pupils are successful in their learning and personal development, and they become articulate and confident learners. The school fully meets its aim to provide a happy, safe and stimulating education within a family environment in which pupils are challenged to achieve. Pupils make good progress as they develop positive attitudes, being eager to learn and displaying excellent levels of concentration.”
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