Do you love early years education and want to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing environment?
Are you looking for a part-time role where you can help shape curious, confident learners every day?
Join us at Willowdown Primary School!
At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee — whether in teaching, support, or leadership — can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Your Role in Building Brighter Futures
As a Nursery Educator at Willowdown Primary School, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura’s mission: “Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.” We are looking for someone who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.
Willowdown Primary School is an expanding and well-resourced school in Bridgwater, just minutes from the M5. Our growing Nursery and EYFS provision offers exciting opportunities for outdoor learning and a curriculum that sparks curiosity and independence. We are proud of our friendly and creative staff team and our wonderful children who are eager to learn.
As Nursery Educator, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting a rich and engaging EYFS curriculum across the Nursery in partnership with the Reception team.
- Encouraging curiosity and independence in children through high-quality learning experiences.
- Building positive relationships with children, staff, and families to create a nurturing environment.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of practice and provision in our Nursery setting.
What You’ll Bring to Futura
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Educator who:
Qualifications: Has a relevant early years qualification and sound knowledge of child development.
Experience: Experience working within EYFS and a passion for high-quality early education.
Skills:
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- A thoughtful and flexible approach to working with young children.
- Confidence in encouraging pupil-led learning and fostering development.
- An understanding of language development and inclusive practice.
- You’ll be someone who is reflective, committed to ongoing professional growth, and ready to contribute to a strong and supportive school community.
What We Offer to Support Your Growth
- Professional Growth: CPD opportunities, local networks, Trust-wide knowledge sharing, and inset days.
- Wellbeing Support: Flexible working where possible and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Comprehensive Benefits: Defined pension scheme, Health Cash-back Plan, and retail discount schemes.
- Sustainability Commitment: Our Trust-wide Climate and Nature strategies.
- Inclusive Culture: A school that values creativity, innovation, and community engagement.
Key Information:
- Start Date: 15th June 2025
- Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (32.5 hours per week), term time only
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Location: Willowdown Primary School, Bridgwater (5 minutes from M5, J23)
- Application Deadline: 11th May 2025
We encourage you to arrange an informal conversation with the Head Teacher and Nursery Manager before applying. Please contact Mrs. Cat Griffiths via the school office.
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Futura Learning Partnership is Committed to Safeguarding:
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, we will apply for an enhanced DBS check, Children’s Barred List check, satisfactory references, pre-employment health screening, and where applicable, a Prohibition Check.
Equal Opportunities:
At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve their full potential.