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Northfleet Nursery School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner, qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years and Childcare Development.
This is a 37-hour per week, term-time only position (plus 5 additional staff development days), working Monday–Friday, 8:45am–4:30pm, with an additional hour allocated for weekly staff meetings. The role is initially fixed-term until December 2026 to cover maternity leave, with the potential to become a permanent post.
We are looking for someone who is:
1. Well organised, with high expectations for achievement and behaviour
2. An outstanding and inspirational classroom practitioner
3. Committed, hardworking, and ambitious for themselves and others
4. A positive and enthusiastic team member
5. Creative, imaginative, and open to change
6. Able to build strong, trusting relationships with parents
7. Familiar with the EYFS framework
8. Knowledgeable about the High/Scope approach (desirable)
In return, we offer:
9. Support from a consistently high-quality leadership team
10. Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
11. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for for staff and their families
12. Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
13. Reduced-cost staff parking nearby
Applications should be made via Kent Teach.