Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Nursery World Jobs; Camberley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration

Job summary

GLF Schools in Camberley is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to inspire and support young learners in a nurturing, child-centred setting. You will plan engaging activities, support the safeguarding and development of key children, and work closely with parents and colleagues to deliver high-quality early years education.

Start ASAP. Permanent contract, 33 hours per week (8:30–15:30, Mon–Fri; every other week finish at 16:30) across 39 weeks including INSET.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Detailed knowledge of the EYFS and early childhood development.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and strong organisational skills.
• Plan, deliver and monitor learning for key children.
• Create an engaging, stimulating environment to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver learning activities for key children.
• Monitor progress and adapt activities to support development.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and carers to support each child.
• Create a rich, stimulating environment that sparks curiosity.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Enthusiasm

Learning planning

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of curious minds in a dynamic, nurturing environment? Join us as a Nursery Practitioner, where no two days are the same, and start a journey of creativity and discovery!

Your opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Nursery Practitioner qualified to Level 3 in Early Years and Childcare. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality care and education, and thrives in a nurturing, child-centred environment. You will play a key role in supporting children's learning and development, planning engaging activities, and working closely with colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure each child reaches their full potential. This is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate must:

• Hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification
• Have a detailed knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and early childhood development
• Show enthusiasm and commitment
• Have good organisational and communication skills
• Be responsible for the planning, delivery and monitoring of learning for their key children
• Be able to create an exciting and stimulating environment that provides rich learning opportunities
• Be able to inspire and nurture every child to ensure they become confident, active learners

About Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Pine Ridge & Lorraine Infants School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Lightwater Village School & Cordwalles Junior School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development, including apprenticeships.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details:

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate 2.2 - £24,809

Actual Salary: £19,564.45

Hours of Work:33hrs a week - 8:30 - 15:30 Monday - Friday (plus every other week 1 day finishing at 16:30) (39 weeks incl. INSET)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date:Sunday 29th November at 11.59pm

Interview Date: TBC

Safeguarding Statement

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.