Early Years Practitioner

Post title: Early Years Practitioner, St John’s Church School Nursery, Orton Goldhay
Grade / Salary: £12.33/hr
Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 3.15pm, term time only (32.5hrs per week)

St John’s Nursery

This is an exciting opportunity to come and join our thriving nursery provision within St John’s Church School, Orton Goldhay. Our nursery provides a nurturing, fun and safe setting in which children are happy, secure and where they know they are valued and respected. Our aim is to provide learning which is exciting and an intrinsic part of their play and all that they enjoy.

The Early Years Practitioner role:
* Be a positive and supportive member of the team, communicating and working together to create a positive and nurturing learning environment across our school in accordance with the new EYFS Statutory Framework.
* Model good practice, ensure that the children are listened to, valued, nurtured, encouraged and enabled to explore the enriched environment and resources the nursery has to offer.
* Be able to offer an appropriate level of support and stimulation for each individual child’s needs.
* Be a proactive key worker, building appropriate relationships with their key children and their parents, carrying out suitable observations to support the planning and development of key children.
* To support in their care, learning and development through strong positive interaction with a playful, enriching and creative approach.

We are looking for a practitioner who:
– Driven and passionate about early years education, with a strong understanding of the importance of play in child development.
– Demonstrates a strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or a commitment to developing this expertise.
– Recent experience working in early years settings, showcasing practical skills and knowledge.
– Highly organised, with the ability to manage time and responsibilities effectively.
– Enthusiastic and adaptable, with a love for engaging with children both indoors and outdoors.
– Warm, approachable, and professional, fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
– Holds a full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification in childcare.
Overtime > By arrangement and consent of the Head of School
Confidentiality > All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters relating to the school, pupils and staff

Closing date for applications: Friday 28th November 2025

Interviews: Week beginning 1st December 2025

Start date: Monday 5th January 2026

Please contact Claire Barnes in our school office by email office@stjohnschurchschool.net for further information and an application form.

St John’s Church School Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references.