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Lead Early Years Practitioner
Hours - 32.5 (Term Time only + 2 inset days)
Pay Grade – Grade D SCP 6 -10
Permanent Post
£25,989 – £27,694 FTE
£19,788-£21,086 Actual Salary
St Andrew’s Church School is a one form entry church primary school, with an integrated nursery and reception class, situated in the centre of the World Heritage city of Bath. The school regularly accesses the various cultural centres within the city as part of its work with the ‘School without Walls’ initiative. The school is socially, culturally and ethnically diverse and inclusion is therefore one of our key values.
Our Nursery is thriving, and we are seeking to appoint an experienced Nursery Lead who can inspire, nurture, motivate and challenge children to achieve their best across all areas of the curriculum. You will be confident to lead Nursery provision in collaboration with the Foundation Stage Team within a Foundation Stage Unit. You will be a forward thinking, creative practitioner who enjoys challenge.
We are looking for a person who:
Possession of Early Years Practitioner Qualification or above.
Experience of working with children.
Have a knowledge and understanding of child development, Standard Framework Early Years Foundation Stage
Understanding of the 2004 Children Act, Childcare Act 2006 and other relevant legislation.
Understanding of the Ofsted requirements.
An understanding of current child development and ways in which children can be encouraged to learn.
A team player who is able to lead others effectively.
Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells MAT include a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and working in a supportive working environment.
The Bath & Wells MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.
For further details and a full application pack, please contact the school.
Visits are welcomed and encouraged.
Closing Date: Monday 4th May 2026
Interviews will be held: TBC
Start date: 1st September 2026
Safeguarding Statement
St Andrew's CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.