Nursery Practitioner (unqualified practitioners considered), Grade 3 - 5 (depending on qualifications). 37 hours per week - 39 weeks per year (includes INSET). Start date: ASAP.
Great Oldbury Primary Academy Little Learners is a warm and welcoming nursery dedicated to providing high-quality early years education and care for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. We are committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop their full potential.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a level 3 early years qualification (NNEB, NVQ3, BTEC or equivalent), but not essential, however must have at least 1 year experience working within an early years setting. You will have a genuine love for working with children and a strong understanding of early childhood development. You will be responsible for creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that supports the physical, emotional, and social development of the children in our care.
Responsible to the Nursery Manager, you will plan and implement engaging and age-appropriate activities, monitor and support children's development and learning, ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children, build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, maintain accurate records and reports on children's progress and collaborate with the team to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
Great Oldbury Primary Academy - Little Learners benefits from being part of a multi-academy trust, the Gloucestershire Learning Alliance (GLA), which is rooted in a partnership ethos and a determination to ensure that young people receive an exceptional education. This provides enormous advantages for the successful candidates who will also have colleagues from other partner nurseries to share good practice and collaborate and moderate with. This includes a programme of continuous professional development and the sharing of specialist expertise and advice.
We can offer you a warm and welcoming school community, excellent professional development and career pathway opportunities, a well-resourced and modern teaching environment, access to our staff discount platform GLAdvantage allowing you to take advantage of discounts across 000’s of high street retailers and 24/7 access to free employee health and well-being support.
We welcome visits with any prospective candidates. To make these arrangements, please contact Sarah Jones either by email: hr @glatrust.org.uk or by telephone: 01242 358017 ext 205.
Closing date: Friday 25 April 2025
Interview date: Friday 2 May 2025
