Nursery Nurse 32.5hrs per week Term Time Only Grade 5 (SCP 6 £25,989 FTE) Actual Salary: £19,724 Starting Date: 8 th December 2025 Overview At St Stephen’s Primary School, we believe every child deserves the best possible start in life. We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Nurse to join our friendly Early Years team and help our youngest pupils flourish in a safe, stimulating and joyful environment. Duties Working closely with our Senior Nursery Nurse, you will: - Support children’s learning through play-based, creative and purposeful activities. - Use your knowledge of early childhood development to meet each child’s individual needs. - Help to plan, deliver and assess the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. - Create a vibrant, well-organised and engaging learning space. - Build warm, positive relationships with children, parents and carers. - Promote good behaviour, independence and a lifelong love of learning. Experience We are looking for someone who: - Holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or recognised equivalent). - Has good literacy and numeracy skills (minimum NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths). - Brings experience of working with young children in a nursery or early years setting. - Understands the EYFS curriculum and principles of child development. - Works well as part of a team, while showing initiative and creativity. - Communicates warmly and effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents. Why Join Us? At St Stephen’s, you’ll find a welcoming and supportive team who share a genuine commitment to children’s wellbeing, curiosity and happiness. We offer: A positive, inclusive and collaborative working environment. - Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. - The chance to make a real difference every single day in the lives of our youngest learners. Please include information to support your application explaining why you are ideally suited to work at St Stephen’s Primary School, i.e.: What can you bring to this vibrant and energetic school? This should be no more than one side of A4. Please complete the application and return it to school via post or email. Send completed applications to St Stephen's Primary School, Church Lane, Fradley, Lichfield, Staffs. WS13 8NL or by email to office@st-stephens.staffs.sch.uk. Closing date for applications is noon on Monday 10th November 2025. Shortlisted candidates called for a full interview will be informed by telephone or e-mail. Candidates who are called for a full interview will undertake a few short tasks and take questions from a governor panel. As part of our safer recruitment practices, social media and online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates to assess suitability for working in an education setting. Interview Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025.