We are passionate about early years education and believe that all children have a right to a positive learning experience and can thrive in a caring and inclusive environment. Our aspirations for the children at Batford Nursery School are for them to be: Happy, and to feel safe and valued Brave in their friendships, their learning and their decision-making Curious about the world around them and to develop independence, confidence and creativity Ready to embrace difference, opportunity and life challenges We are looking for someone who is patient, kind and enthusiastic to join our warm and welcoming Outstanding nursery school. This will be a fixed term contract from January 2026 until July 2026, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm term time only, however a slight variation on these hours might be considered for the right candidate. This post is 0.62 full time equivalent (FTE) term time only: actual salary is £15,373-£15,861. You will be joining a supportive team of colleagues who work hard to ensure that all our children enjoy their nursery experience. The school and its governors are committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a soft online search. We encourage visits to the school prior to application. We reserve the right to interview candidates early should we have suitable applicants. For more information please email admin@batfordnursery.herts.sch.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!