Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Nursery Schools
Service Area
Flatts Nursery School
Hours
32.5 Hours - Term time plus 5 days
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Ashworth Green, Dewsbury WF13 2SU
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
Until 31st July 2026
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£20,203 - £21,534
"Flatts Nursery School is a hive of activity where children love to play and learn." OFSTED June 22
Flatts Nursery School is the only Local Authority Maintained Nursery School in Kirklees. We provide a special place for our children to grow and develop. Our aim is to ensure our children are independent, curious and have a strong sense of community.
There is an opportunity of a temporary position available to join our hard-working team at Flatts Nursery School. More details around this role are below. If you want to join our family and make a difference we would encourage you to apply.
Early Years Practitioner (Grade 6) - Temporary (32.5 hours per week – the required working pattern is Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm, Term-time plus 5 days). This position is not currently expected to go beyond July 2026.
ABOUT THE POST
What we are looking for
* A flexible person, who can fulfil both the role of a key person responsible for a group of children and work more directly with a small number of children with additional needs.
* A team player who can work well as part of a team, but also use their own initiative.
* Someone who is passionate about inclusive early education and care.
* An organised individual who can manage their own time and keep to deadlines.
* A flexible person willing to work across the setting with children aged 2 years to 4 years and be open to working extra hours in line with the needs of the school.
* Someone who loves to learn and will engage proactively with our training offer.
What we will offer you
* High quality CPD, training and support
* Supervision sessions
* Allocated PPA time to complete observations and paperwork
* A supportive team who put children first
* Amazing children who will inspire you everyday
It is essential applicants hold full and relevant childcare qualifications to count towards ratios, please check your qualifications before applying for the role.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit our school website to find out more about our provision and ethos.
This is a readvertisement – previous applicants need not reapply.
Closing date for applications is Monday at 12 noon. Interviews are scheduled for Friday 10th October.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Closing date
10 October 2025, 12:00 PM