Early Years Practitioner

EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER – Permanent Position

32 hours per week - term time only (fixed term)

SCP 4 – 6 (£25,185 - £25,989 per annum pro rata)

Actual salary (£19,132 - £19,743)

‘Leaders are passionate about, and successful in enabling all pupils and adults to be the best they can be. Staff speak of belonging to a loving school family. They appreciate the support, both professional and personal, that they receive from leaders and each other.’ Siams report March 2023

Churchfield Church School is keen to appoint an Early Years Practitioner to work in our beautiful purpose built nursery to join our friendly and dedicated team. At our last Ofsted our nursery was judged as outstanding. We currently have 71 children on roll.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can hit the ground running, with purpose, inspiration and resilience.

• Will know how to engage, challenge and nurture children.

• Has a good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and discretion.

• Ideally has previous experience of working in an early years setting.

We can offer:

• A whole school culture underpinned by our Chirstian vision and values.

• A caring and supportive school community.

• A commitment to professional development.

• High quality, well-resourced premises with extensive grounds.

Benefits of working for the Bath and Wells MAT include: a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and 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.

Closing date: Sunday 7th December 2025 (12 midnight)

Interview date: Tuesday 16th December 2025