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Are you ready to inspire the next generation of curious minds in a dynamic, nurturing environment? Join us as a Part-time Nursery Practitioner, where no two days are the same, and start a journey of creativity and discovery!
Your opportunity
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Nursery Practitioner. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality care and education, and thrives in a nurturing, child-centred environment. You will play a key role in supporting children’s learning and development, planning engaging activities, and working closely with colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure each child reaches their full potential. This is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and forward-thinking school community.
What we are looking for
The successful candidate must:
1. Hold a Level 2 Childcare qualification (desirable)
2. Have a detailed knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and early childhood development
3. Show enthusiasm and commitment
4. Have good organisational and communication skills
5. Be responsible for the planning, delivery and monitoring of learning for their key children
6. Be able to create an exciting and stimulating environment that provides rich learning opportunities
7. Be able to inspire and nurture every child to ensure they become confident, active learners
About Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Pine Ridge & Lorraine Infants School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Lightwater Village School & Cordwalles Junior School.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development, including apprenticeships.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
8. Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
9. 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
10. We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
11. Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
12. Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
13. Flexible working options
14. Generous holiday allowance
15. Work life and family friendly policies
16. Employee wellbeing initiatives
17. Access to a staff benefits portal
18. Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information
The Details:
Start Date: 5th January 2026
Salary: GLF Associate 2.1 £23,651 FTE
Actual Salary: £13,423.25
Hours of Work: 23.75hrs a week Monday to Friday 8.15am - 1pm (39 weeks incl. INSET)
Closing Date: Friday 12th December at 9.30am
Interview Date: TBC
Please note, we encourage early applications, as we will be interviewing strong candidates as they apply.
Safeguarding Statement
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.