Nursery Nurse (Gorsemoor Primary School)

Gorsemoor Primary; Cannock; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Gorsemoor Primary School in Cannock is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join the Leaflings two-year-old provision. The successful candidate will be Level 3 qualified with experience with 2-4 year olds, providing high-quality care, learning, and development in a stimulating environment.

You will join a supportive Early Years team, plan engaging activities, and contribute to safeguarding and child development while working term-time hours.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a Level 3 qualified practitioner with experience of working with children aged 2-4 years, who is committed to providing high-quality care, learning, and development for our youngest children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise child and adult led activities.
• Key person responsibilities to support children’s development.
• Conduct observations of children and support learning and development.
• Work with Early Years Lead to provide high-quality care and learning.

Skills

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Education

Level 3 qualified practitioner

Job description

Location: Gorsemoor Primary School

Employer: Staffordshire County Council

Contract type: Temporary until the end of July 2027, Term-time only (to include 3 training days) could be extended to next academic - funding dependent.

Working Pattern: Standard

Hours: 33.5 hours per week

Salary: Grade 4FTE £25,989 pro rata actual salary £19,386

Come and Grow with Us! Join Our Nursery Team!

Do you believe that the best learning begins with curiosity, creativity, and a little bit of magic?

We are looking for a passionate, caring, and enthusiastic practitioner to join our wonderful Leaflings two-year-old provision at Gorsemoor Primary School.

We are seeking a Level 3 qualified practitioner with experience of working with children aged 2-4 years, who is committed to providing high-quality care, learning, and development for our youngest children.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a nurturing, supportive team, helping to create a stimulating and inspiring environment where our youngest learners feel safe, valued, and confident to explore, discover and thrive.

Can you tell stories upside down, turn snack time into a safari, or make a rainy day feel like a beach party? We are on the hunt for four superstar nursery practitioners who is brimming with creativity, energy, and a sprinkle of magic! If you love seeing tiny faces light up with wonder and can turn every moment into an adventure, we want you on our team. Come join us, where play is our superpower, and no two days are ever the same! Let us create a world of wonder together!

Gorsemoor Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and professional Nursery Practitioner to join our wonderful Leaflings two-year-old provision from January 2027.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated practitioner who is passionate about supporting our youngest children during these important early stages of their development. The successful candidate will become part of our friendly and supportive Early Years team, working closely with our Early Years Lead and experienced nursery colleagues to provide high-quality care, learning, and memorable experiences for every child.

Here at Gorsemoor, our belief is that the purpose of education is to provide young people with the knowledge and skills to prepare our children for their diverse working lives, build character, teach knowledge for its own intrinsic value and ignite a love for learning.

We pride ourselves on placing the children at the centre of all that we do, enabling them to reach their potential in both their academic and personal achievements. As a member of nursery, the successful candidate will be key to ensuring the highest of standards for our youngest pupils, by working alongside the whole team to support inclusion for all pupils to achieve academic progress and personal development.

We are proud of our:

• a shared moral commitment to secure the best outcomes for all pupils

• pupils who are engaged, well-behaved and love to learn

• caring, dedicated and knowledgeable team of staff and governors

• high expectations and vision for school improvement

• commitment to continuing professional development

• a warm friendly atmosphere

• a very supportive teaching staff who have a desire to take the school forward

• interested and supportive parents

This is a varied role where no two days are the same, it is essential therefore that the successful candidate must be able to work under pressure, have a high level of personal drive, energy, and resilience together with relevant experience. The successful candidates will need to respond effectively to changing priorities, be able to use their initiative as well as having excellent organisation. Confidentiality and professionalism are key attributes for this role. Suitable training will be provided to develop specific qualities which will emerge as the successful candidates start the role. Successful candidates will possess good literacy and numeracy skills, the ability to work effectively with pupils and their parents/carers and have a proficient level of IT skills. Experience within Forest School is desired for this post.

Here at Gorsemoor, we are committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be working closely with the Early Years Lead to provide a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment for all of the pupils that attend.

To be successful in your role, you will help to plan and supervise child and adult led activities. You will have key person responsibilities and will support the children to achieve their full potential in all areas of the EYFS. We are seeking a pro-active person who has a 'can do' attitude. You will be required to conduct observations of the children, full training and support will be given. Most importantly, you will be required to develop good relationships with the children and their families in order to help them to progress in their learning and development.

If you are ready to bring your enthusiasm, warmth, and expertise to our growing team, we would love to hear from you. Come and help us create a world of wonder, where every child is valued, supported, and inspired.

Please take the time to read the job description and person specification for this role.

Additional information and how to express your interest:

Please note this contract is temporary with a fixed term contract.

Successful applicants will be notified via email if they have been selected for interview.

Closing Date: 30.11.26, 3:00pm

Shortlisting: 1.12.26

Interviews: 7.12.26

The position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.gov.uk/dbs

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Thisschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.