Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover Salary: £18,061.00 actual. £26.008 FTE Location: Northampton High School Nursery, Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, NN4 6UU. Closing date: Thursday 16 April 2026 Interviews will take place on: Monday 20 April 2026 We are pioneers in girls’ education and aim to reshape the future of learning itself. We empower our girls to believe in themselves and value the positive contribution they can make to the world. Join our progressive and evolving team, where we work together to promote and enable this ambitious and aspirational cultural, take on the challenge of ensuring we have the right systems in place to support our schools. We have a fantastic opportunity for a part-time Nursery Assistant to join our friendly team and work within our superb Nursery facilities. The working pattern will 25 hours per week, all year, and is a fixed term maternity contract. To succeed in this role, you will have a passion for Early Years education, promoting learning and development at every opportunity, and you must love working outdoors as this is something we encourage at every opportunity. You will be full of imaginative ideas, bringing energy to every task with a patient and positive outlook. The main duties include: Supporting the children in all learning activities and acquisition of skills, including meal and snack times Supervising a range of play opportunities, observing and assessing development Providing pastoral care Ensuring all Health and Safety requirements are always adhered to, administering basic first aid (if qualified to do so) Maintaining effective working relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents Whether you are just starting out in a Nursery career or have a recognised childcare qualification, we would love to hear from you. For any questions about the role, please see the application instructions for contact information. Who we are The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the UK’s leading group of 23 independent girls’ schools and two academies across England and Wales. We educate around 19,000 students and employ 4,000 staff, all united for a shared purpose: to help girls learn without limits, so they can go on to lead lives without limits and make the world a better place for us all. The organisation’s values serve as guiding principles: We put girls first We think and act fearlessly We embrace a forward-thinking mindset that shapes the educational offer for girls We are a family of schools We provide careers that are fulfilling and purposeful for our staff As recognised global leaders in girls’ education, we combine 153 years of expertise and experience with a progressive and pace-setting vision for the future. We are dedicated to giving our students the tools to thrive, offering them access to innovative educational practices, excellent facilities, and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued. Why join us As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: Competitive salaries and pay progression Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for qualifications A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Generous pension schemes Free life assurance benefit Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Competitive terms and conditions of employment There are many other good reasons to work with us. Each of our schools and our Trust Office has its own sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. Most importantly, no matter what your role, you’ll be playing a major part in the highly regarded education we give our girls. Our commitment The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change. We want every colleague to feel valued, respected and supported, and we actively welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We are equally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.