Overview
The Rise Nursery is part of St Peter's School York and is due to open as a registered setting in January 2027. We will be open 50 weeks a year and offer exceptional childcare and education to babies and children aged 6 months–3 years. Our Nursery is planned and led by a qualified and highly experienced EYFS teacher and offers something very special to our families. We will have three beautifully and intentionally resourced rooms for our Wrens (youngest babies), Robins (older babies) and Finches (2‑3 year olds). We also have a separate kitchen and dining room, a library/sensory space and a large art studio led by a full‑time art specialist. Outside we have a beautiful large walled nursery garden, Forest School, acres of school grounds and local parks and attractions to visit. Nurturing and respecting the individuality of every child is at the heart of all we do; we want our children to have the freedom to explore their own ideas and fascinations, and for practitioners to be calm and connected, responding to the children with joy, expertise, creativity and care.
What Your Role Involves
* Create a safe, stimulating, language‑rich and child‑led learning environment where babies and children thrive.
* Plan 'in the moment' in response to the play of babies and young children, expanding the learning possibilities in creative and exciting ways.
* Be a devoted, compassionate and attuned keyperson.
* Assess and support children's learning milestones and share these through our focus child approach with parents.
* Fully engage with our training programme and Curiosity Approach and Reggio Emilia Inspired philosophy.
* Be a committed, positive and collaborative member of the team, supporting new staff in the team and being a great team player.
* Offer thoughtful, unhurried and reassuring communication with parents and carers and build positive relationships with families.
General
1. Health & Safety – You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, St Peter's School's Health and Safety policy.
2. School values – You have a duty to ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the school's core values and mission. You will need to be aware and comply with school rules, policies and procedures at all times including, but not limited to, those relating to safeguarding, conduct, equality and data protection.
Fundraising and Diversity Statement
St Peter's School strives to be diverse and inclusive. We encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the school. The school is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and pupils. This means that employees are treated fairly, irrespective of sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, gender, marital status or other reason. The post holder is expected to always comply with the provisions set out in law and the St Peter's policies on equality and diversity.
Qualifications
St Peter's School is looking for a caring, creative and devoted practitioner who places the needs and interests of the children at the centre of their practice and is passionate about developing their expertise. To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher.
St Peter's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by always complying with the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. The successful applicant will be required to undergo statutory pre‑employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Post
Level Three Nursery Practitioner
Department
The Rise Nursery
Responsible to
The Nursery Manager
Salary and Working Hours
Salary: £27,455 p.a. (Point 3 on the Support Pay Scale)
Working hours: 38‑40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 08:00‑18:00 over four or five days
Start Date
27th August 2026
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