What skills and experience we're looking for
Role: Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Location: Norton Hill Primary School
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: Wednesday 12th November
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time, plus 2 inset days
Salary: Grade 3 and scale 5-7, £13.26 - £13.69 per hour, (Full time equivalent £25,583 - £26,403) actual salary £19,048 - £19,658
Join our caring and inspiring team at Norton Hill Primary School
At Norton Hill Primary School, we believe that every child deserves the very best start in life. Our dedicated staff nurture curiosity, confidence and a love of learning within a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment. As part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, we are proud to work collaboratively to provide outstanding educational experiences and to foster a strong sense of community for our pupils and families.
We are looking for a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our vibrant and friendly Nursery. This is a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic and caring professional to play a key role in supporting our youngest learners, helping them to thrive and reach their full potential.
About the Role
* Deliver high-quality early years education and care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
* Create a warm, engaging and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.
* Plan, implement and evaluate a stimulating programme of activities tailored to the needs of individual children.
* Operate as a key worker, observing and recording children’s progress and maintaining strong, positive relationships with families.
* Promote the ethos and values of Norton Hill Primary School, contributing to a culture of teamwork, professionalism and child-centred practice.
* Ensure the safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of all children in your care.
About You
* Qualified to Level 3 in Childcare and Education (or equivalent).
* Passionate about early childhood development and learning through play.
* Skilled at building nurturing relationships with children, colleagues and parents.
* Knowledgeable about the EYFS framework and confident in applying it in daily practice.
* Committed to professional growth, teamwork and continuous improvement.
What the school offers its staff
There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. You also have access to an employee benefits platform which offers savings on everyday essentials to special offers on travel, dining and entertainment.
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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