Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner

We’re hiring! Come and join our charismatic, skilled and friendly staff.

Salary – Level 2A Point 3 – £12.85 per hour (approximate actual salary £17,350).

Working Hours – 30 hours per week, (Term Time plus INSET/7 days). 8:55am – 3:25pm Monday – Friday.

Qualifications – Level 2/3 Early Years Care and Education or similar (essential)

Contract Type – Permanent

Job Type – Full Time

Closing Date – Sunday 8th March, 2026

About Us

Biggleswade Academy Early Years provision comprises of; Nursery, Preschool and Reception settings across its school site, and The Lawns Nursery School. Our teams are committed to providing caring, inspiring and challenging environments, with learning opportunities to support all children to become the very best versions of themselves.

Essential

• A secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, with experience
• An understanding of the importance of play and a commitment to providing excellence
• A supportive team player who can promote a settings ethos and virtues
• Current awareness of developments in the EYFS
• An understanding of the importance of Safeguarding
• Be committed to continued professional development

This is an excellent opportunity!
We’re looking for Early Years Practitioners to join us. Our Early Years Teams provide safe, caring, inclusive and welcoming settings. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply, simply visit https://biggleswadeacademy.org/biggleswade-academy/careers-with-us,
email vacancies@biggleswadeacademy.org or call 01767 660 515.

Biggleswade Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service). In line with Keeping Children safe in Education, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.