Early Years Practitioner - Speen CE School and Little Apples Preschool

Buckinghamshire Council; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Speen is seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner to nurture and inspire children in a pre-school setting. The ideal candidate will possess an EYFS qualification and a passion for fostering learning in both indoor and outdoor settings. This role offers opportunities for full-time or part-time work in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant role is necessary.
• High level organizational skills and commitment.
• Demonstrate passion towards nurturing children's potential.

Responsibilities

• Work enthusiastic in the pre-school environment.
• Demonstrate positive interactions with children.
• Ensure a safe and welcoming atmosphere.

Skills

Effective work with children

Positive and caring relationships

Excellent interpersonal skills

Understanding of EYFS framework

Planning learning and play activities

Passion for indoor and outdoor learning

Creating a safe and inclusive environment

Positive partnership with parents

Innovative in seeking new experiences

Education

EYFS qualification (NVQ level 3 or equivalent)

Job description

Early Years Practitioner - Speen CE School and Little Apples Preschool

Location: Speen

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to work in our popular Pre-School. Our school is set in stunning grounds, offering exciting opportunities for inside and outside learning. The school ethos is one of nurture, all members of the school community are part of our school family.

Salary: Bucks Pay Level 2 or 3 dependent upon experience

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time (although there is also an opportunity for part time hours)

Closing date: 12/12/25

Interviews: Suitable applicants will be interviewed upon receipt of application

About us

Speen Church of England School is a much-loved infant school, set within beautiful grounds and supported by an on-site pre-school. We offer a warm, nurturing environment where children and families feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive school vision underpins everything we do, shaping both our curriculum and our ethos.

At Speen School we are a community that grows through our thirst for knowledge. We are all unique and together we flourish. From the roots of God's love for the world, our families and our community we strive to be caring, courageous, responsible, honest and respectful in all we do.

Located just a 10-minute drive from High Wycombe or Princes Risborough, we are easy to reach.

About you

You will have previous relevant experience, an EYFS qualification (NVQ level 3 or equivalent in childcare) and be able to demonstrate high level organisational skills, commitment and passion to ensure that every child in our pre-school is able to reach their full potential.

The ideal candidate:

• Is highly effective in their current work with children
• Demonstrates positive and caring relationships with all children
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and shows initiative
• Has a secure understanding of the EYFS framework and its statutory requirements
• Has experience of planning learning and play activities, understanding the central role these play in pupils' academic, social and emotional development
• Has a passion for both indoor and outdoor learning
• Ensures a safe, secure, welcoming and inclusive environment
• Demonstrates a positive partnership with parents
• Is innovative in seeking new opportunities and experiences and is committed to ongoing CPD

Please see attached Person specification for further information.

Other information

Interested applicants are welcome to come and have a look around our family orientated school. Please email: [email protected] for further information or call 01494 488321.

Applications must be submitted on a Bucks application form, please send back to the school.

At Speen School, the health, safety and well-being of every child are our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time as pupils in this school. We want to work in partnership with you to help your child achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.

Salary
See advert for detail

Reference number
BUC14346

Contract type
Permanent

Working hours
Full time/Part time

Level of DBS check required
Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted
23 Nov 2025, 11 p.m.

Application deadline
12 Dec 2025

Contact email
[email protected]

Additional Information
Person Specification- Pre-school practitioner (docx) application-form-non-teaching-dbs-july-2025 (1) (docx)