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Nursery Practitioner - Maternity Cover

Employer
Westonbirt School
Location
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£27,560.00 - £29,016.00 pa / £13.25 - £13.95 ph
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
5th October 2026 11:59 AM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Job ID
1573781
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Fixed term contract
  • Contract Length: 12 months
  • Job ID: 1573781

Are you an experienced Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?

Do you believe children deserve exceptional care, inspiring learning opportunities and adults who genuinely understand the importance of the early years? Would you enjoy working in a beautiful nursery environment that combines the warmth of a close-knit team with the professionalism and ambition of a successful independent school?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours: Maternity cover position - fixed term contract.

Full-Time, year-round or term time, 40 hours per week. 4 days per week (8:00am-6:00pm). Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

A job share would be considered.

Salary: £27,560.00 - £29,016.00 pa / £13.25 - £13.95 ph FTE based on skills and experience 

Benefits:

We know that great practitioners have choices. That’s why we offer more than just a job.

At Westonbirt, you’ll enjoy the close-knit feel of a nursery team while benefiting from the expertise, resources and opportunities available within a successful independent school.

You’ll benefit from:

  • A beautiful rural setting in the heart of the Cotswolds
  • Recently refurbished nursery spaces and excellent resources
  • Dedicated outdoor learning environments
  • Strong links with Westonbirt Prep School and specialist colleagues
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and career development, with fully funded apprenticeship opportunities
  • Complimentary lunch
  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • Access to an employee counselling scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Personal accident at work cover
  • Discretionary Christmas stand-down
  • The support of a wider school infrastructure, including catering, housekeeping, admissions, finance and administration teams, allowing you to focus on what matters most: the children
  • Most importantly, you’ll join a team that genuinely cares about children, families and one another.


To read the full job description, please see the attached candidate pack.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Westonbirt School 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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