Qualified Nursery Practitioner

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and nurturing Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our thriving school nursery. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate early years professional to play a key role in delivering outstanding provision for our youngest learners.

We are committed to providing a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can flourish. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to giving children the very best start to their educational journey.

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through observation, assessment and effective next-step planning.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive nursery environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with the wider early years team to deliver excellent outcomes for all children.
• Support children with additional needs and contribute to inclusive practice.
• Ensure safeguarding, welfare and health and safety requirements are met at all times.

We invite applications from candidates who:

• Hold a Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Have experience working within an early years setting.
• Have a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 
• Have experience working in a school-based nursery.
• Can demonstrate sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations within early years.

In return, we can offer:

• An enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly staff team.
• Positive and supportive parents.
• Opportunities for professional growth both within Holmesdale and the wider Greensand Multi Academy Trust.
• Membership of a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to an Employee Support Service providing access to a wide range of health and wellbeing support, including counselling, physiotherapy, weight management, health and fitness.

Interested candidates are warmly invited to contact the school if you would like to discuss the role in more depth.

Salary:  £25,133.00 - £26,321.00 Annually (FTE),  £8,485 to £8,886 Pro Rata

Hours Per Week:  14.5 (Wednesday - 11:30 - 15:30, Thursday - 11:30 - 15:30,  Friday - 08:30 - 15:30)

Weeks Per Year:  38

Closing Date:  9:00am, Mon 21st Sep, 2026

Please be advised applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to close the advert early. Applications should be submitted directly via the vacancy page on the Greensand Multi Academy Trust website. 

Holmesdale Community Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. In accordance with KCSIE, online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.