Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Happy welcoming team

Collaborative environment

Key role in establishing nursery

Job summary

Christ the King Catholic Academy is opening a brand-new nursery provision for 3 to 4-year-olds and is seeking two Early Years Practitioners to join our team. You will help shape an inspiring early years environment from the very beginning, making a lasting difference to children's lives and families.

We value passion for EYFS, clear understanding of the EYFS Framework, and a proactive, child-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Clear understanding of the EYFS Framework.
• Excellent communication with children and families.

Skills

EYFS understanding

Communication skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

We are excited to be opening a brand-new nursery provision for 3 to 4-year-olds and are seeking two passionate, innovative, and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our team at Christ the King Catholic Academy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape and develop an inspiring early years environment from the very beginning, making a lasting difference to the lives of young children and their families.

We are looking for Practitioners who are:

• Are passionate about Early Years and have a clear understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.
• Bring enthusiasm, positivity, energy, and initiative to their work.
• Can contribute to creating stimulating, interactive, and child-centred indoor and outdoor learning environments that promote curiosity, independence, and development.
• Use observations and assessment information effectively to identify children who may require additional support and share concerns appropriately with practice leaders.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, colleagues, governors, and the wider community.
• Act as positive role models, promoting high standards of behaviour and learning.
• Hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.

Why join us?

No two days are the same in Early Years, and the impact you make can last a lifetime. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new nursery provision and help create an exceptional start to children's educational journeys.

Christ the King Catholic Academy is a friendly and caring school located in the heart of Leicester City. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025), we are proud of our welcoming and supportive culture where everyone is committed to staff development, continuous improvement, and providing the very best outcomes for our children.

We offer:

• A happy, welcoming, and supportive team.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• The opportunity to play a key role in establishing and developing our new nursery provision.

Become part of a school community where your passion, creativity, and commitment can help shape the future for our youngest learners.

Why work for the St Thomas Aquinas Multi Academy Trust?

• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 23 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Employees are eligible for free childcare during their working hours if their child attends a before-school or after-school club operated by the school.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Perks at Work - Access to discounts from high street retailers

About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Our school is part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust which brings together the 23 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Leicester City, Rutland and Leicestershire. Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic Education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances.

We will achieve this together, through a strategic approach to sharing best practice, effective challenge and support from a central standards and performance team and opportunities for high quality Continuing Professional Development.

The Trust and all our schools within our Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants. The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

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