Nursery Practitioner
Grade 6 £27,269 – £30,060 pro rata
Full Time, Term Time Only + 2 weeks
Permanent
Required from September 2025
Join Our Vibrant Nursery School as a Grade 6 Enhanced Nursery Practitioner!
At our nurturing nursery school, renowned for our commitment to excellence in early years education, we provide a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children aged 2-4 years. Our passionate team is dedicated to fostering each child's unique journey, allowing them to explore, learn, and develop at their own pace.
Exciting Opportunity!
Due to an increase in the number of our youngest learners, our supportive governors are eager to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team in September 2025. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in nurturing the daily care and development of our children, collaborating closely with parents and staff to ensure that every child feels valued and encouraged in their growth.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver High-Quality Education: Plan, prepare, and implement engaging early years education activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Support Holistic Development: Facilitate children’s social, emotional, and educational growth through creative play and enriching learning experiences.
• Monitor Progress: Observe and assess children's development, maintaining accurate records and providing regular updates to parents and carers.
• Foster Inclusivity: Create a welcoming and positive environment that promotes well-being and a sense of belonging for every child.
• Collaborate Effectively: Work alongside colleagues to ensure the nursery operates smoothly while adhering to health, safety, and safeguarding standards.
• Inspire Lifelong Learning: Develop inspiring and effective learning environments that reflect children's interests and developmental needs, igniting a passion for learning in all.
Successful Applicants Should:
• Hold a minimum of a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification (or above), in accordance with EYFS statutory requirements.
• Possess a genuine passion for working with young children and a comprehensive understanding of child development.
• Be committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of children from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and a commitment to promoting high standards of literacy, including proficient spoken English.
• Have experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Exhibit a robust knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and effective planning strategies to cater to individual child needs.
• Communicate exceptionally well with staff, children, parents, carers, and other professionals.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including staff, children, governors, parents, and the wider community.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team while also demonstrating initiative.
• Be dedicated to our strong safeguarding culture and ensuring a safe learning environment for children.
• Show resilience and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Have recent experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid certificate (desirable).
• Possess knowledge of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).
• Use ICT effectively.
• Be flexible and willing to engage fully in the life of the school.
• Be open to attending relevant training for the role.
What We Offer:
• A warm, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
• Enthusiastic, happy, and confident children.
• A leadership team committed to building on our successes.
• Supportive governors and engaged parents.
• A strong commitment to continuous professional development.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.
Closing date: 12 Noon on Wednesday 11th June 2025
Interview date: 19th June 2025
Please return completed applications to the school.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay
Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Oxhill Nursery School
Stanley
Co. Durham
DH9 7LR
Tel: 01207 232266
Email: oxhillnursery@durhamlearning.net
Website: Www,.oxhill.durham.sch.uk
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