2 x Level 2 Nursery Practitioner (to start September 2025) Harrow Gate Primary Academy (The Enq[...]

Stockton Academy Vacancies; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Level 2 Nursery Practitioners to join their new nursery provision. This exciting role offers the chance to work with children aged 2 to 4 years, creating a nurturing environment that fosters growth and development. You will be part of a supportive team, ensuring that each child receives the best possible care and education. With excellent professional development opportunities and a strong sense of community, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the childcare sector. If you are committed, patient, and eager to inspire young minds, this role is for you!

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle2Work scheme

Supportive school community

Modern facilities

Strong sense of community

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with Early Years aged children.
• Ability to create a safe and stimulating learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care including feeding and personal hygiene assistance.
• Assist in planning educational activities to promote development.
• Ensure compliance with child protection and safety policies.

Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Sense of Humour

Experience with Early Years

Initiative

Child Development Knowledge

Relationship Building

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Childcare

Job description

Harrow Gate Primary Academy

Piper Knowle Road
Stockton on Tees

2 x Level 2 Nursery Practitioner (to start September 2025)

Fixed Term in the first instance
NJC SCP 2 – 6
Salary - £13,482 – £21,528 depending on experience and role
Working pattern: 7:30am – 6:00pm depending on role

1. 1 x 50 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week
2. 1 x Term Time only, 25 hours per week

Are you looking for a position within the childcare sector?

We are excited to announce the opening of our new nursery provision and are looking for passionate, highly motivated, and skilled nursery practitioners to join our team. Our nursery caters to children aged 2 to 4 years old, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for their growth and development.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can communicate effectively and work in a team environment.
• Is patient, calm and has a good sense of humour.
• Demonstrates high expectations of positive behaviour for learning.
• Provides daily care, including feeding, nappy changing, and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Has experience of working with Early Years aged children.
• Assists in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development.
• Creates a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Can work under the guidance of the Nursery Manager and EYFS lead but can use their own initiative to ensure that children have access to appropriate activities to support their physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.
• Has a commitment to supporting all children to reach their potential.
• Will be committed to the role, our values and our team.
• Builds and maintains relationships with pupils, parents and other members of staff to ensure the children are receiving the best possible support.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, and confidentiality.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic children, who are ready and willing to learn and explore.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which has a fantastic employer contribution.
• Access to the Cycle2Work scheme.
• A supportive, friendly and safe school community.
• Modern facilities in a spacious environment.
• A strong sense of community and family atmosphere.
• An opportunity to work in a nursery with high expectations and the capacity for continued further improvement.

Visits to the nursery are welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01642 673984 for further details. An application pack is available in an electronic format via the school website. All applications should be returned to Sophie Robinson: [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 8th May 2025 @ 9am
Interview date: W/C 19th May 2025

Harrow Gate Primary is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.