Hetton Lyons Nursery School - Early Years Practitioner

North East Combined Authority; East Rainton, Hetton-le-Hole; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunderland City Council – Children’s Services is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for Hetton Lyons Nursery School. The role is permanent, 37 hours, term-time only, with a pro rata salary of £26,403 to £28,142.

Applicants should have at least NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and a solid understanding of EYFS and Birth to 3 Matters. The post reports to the Senior Leadership Team and requires safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of EYFS and Birth to 3 Matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care and learning experiences for children aged birth to five.
• Work in partnership with parents and carers.
• Support all children including those with additional and special educational needs.
• Report to the Senior Leadership Team.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
CHILDREN’S SERVICES

School: Hetton Lyons Nursery School

Address: Four Lane Ends, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 0AH

Tel: [phone] or 07532816702

Email: [e-mail]

Headteacher: Ailsa Higgins

X 2 Positions: Early Years Practitioner Grade 3 – Permanent 37 Hours Term Time Only.

Salary from: £26,403 - £28,142 pro rota

The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, flexible early years practitioner to be part of the nursery school team.

The post holder will work as part of a team at Hetton Lyons Nursery School.

The successful applicant will provide high quality care and learning experiences for children aged birth to five, working in partnership with parents and carers. They will support all children including those with additional and special educational needs. Applicants for the post must have at least an NVQ level 3 qualifications in Childcare and a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Birth to 3 Matters.

This is a challenging and interesting role and the successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Leadership Team.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from Disclosure and Barring Services.

School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

Closing Date: 4th December 2026

Interviews: Week Beginning 7th December 2026