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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
1. Working under the guidance of the Nursery Lead/Class Teacher, you will:
2. Deliver high-quality early years education and care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
3. Create a warm, engaging and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.
4. Plan, implement and evaluate a stimulating programme of activities tailored to the needs of individual children.
5. Operate as a key worker, observing and recording children’s progress and maintaining strong, positive relationships with families.
6. Promote the ethos and values of Norton Hill Primary School, contributing to a culture of teamwork, professionalism and child-centred practice.
7. Ensure the safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of all children in your care.
About You
We are seeking someone who is:
8. Qualified to Level 3 in Childcare and Education (or equivalent).
9. Passionate about early childhood development and learning through play.
10. Skilled at building nurturing relationships with children, colleagues and parents.
11. Knowledgeable about the EYFS framework and confident in applying it in daily practice.
12. Committed to professional growth, teamwork and continuous improvement.
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.
Safeguarding Statement
Norton Hill 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.