Nursery Practitioner

Bolton School; Bolton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Bolton School Nursery is seeking a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner for a permanent post. You will contribute to a nurturing, safe environment for children aged 0-5, working with parents and professionals to meet individual needs.

You will plan activities, assess progress, keep records, and follow health, safety, and safeguarding policies. Opportunities to progress to leadership roles and access training are available within Bolton School.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in childcare or early years education.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Experience in a nursery/early years setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities to support children's development.
• Observe and assess children's progress and plan next steps.
• Maintain accurate records on children's development.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Ensure policies on health, safety and child protection are followed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 childcare/early years

Job description

Are you a dedicated and passionate Nursery Practitioner looking for a new opportunity? Bolton School Nursery is seeking a Level 3 qualified practitioner to join our team on a permanent basis.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5. You will work closely with parents, carers, and other professionals to ensure that each child's individual needs are met and that they are given the best possible start in life.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities to support children's development in all areas
• Observe and assess children's progress, and use this information to plan next steps
• Maintain accurate records and reports on children's development
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are followed, including those relating to health and safety and child protection

Qualifications and experience:

• Level 3 qualification in childcare or early years education
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team

In return, we offer a supportive and friendly working environment, competitive salary and benefits package, including pension and generous holiday allowance.

We are committed to supporting the career advancement of our staff. As a Nursery Practitioner at Bolton School Nursery you will have opportunities to progress to Deputy Team Leader and Team Leader roles as well as having the opportunity to participate in leadership and management training programs. You will be able to explore roles in curriculum development and specialist areas such as special educational needs (SEN).

With some 2,500 pupils, Bolton School is a large, thriving, academically selective day school. It is situated a mile or so from the town centre in a stunning 32-acre campus and is within easy reach of some of the nation’s finest cities and countryside.

In Autumn 2021, significant changes were made to the leadership structure of the School Foundation, investing the newly created position of Head of Foundation with overall responsibility. Within the new structure, there are three sections: Girls’ Division, Boys’ Division and Primary Division. A Head of each Division and the Head of Foundation, together with the Clerk and Treasurer and Director of Operational Services, are the Foundation’s Senior Officers; they are directly accountable to the Governors.

Two adjoining and similar buildings, now attached by a state-of-the art Sixth Form Centre, house the Boys’ and Girls’ Senior Schools, each of which provides a traditional academic education from the age of 11 years. The Primary Division includes separate Junior Schools for boys and girls from the age of 7 and a co‑educational Infant School and Nursery.

If you are a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner with a passion for working with children, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: Friday 06 November 2026 at 12.00 noon

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11 November 2026

Applications will be considered in order of receipt and should suitable candidates be found the vacancy will close earlier.