Nursery Practitioner

Teaching Vacancies; Dover; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Dover is looking for a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their vibrant early years team. This role involves providing high-quality care and education to children aged 2-4, creating a safe and stimulating environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a passion for childcare, and a commitment to safeguarding. The position offers 32.5 weekly hours, working Monday to Friday, and includes opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

CPD and training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Strong school reputation

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nursery Practitioner is essential.
• Ability to create a stimulating environment for learning.
• Skills in planning and delivering educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 2-4.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities.
• Work closely with colleagues, parents, and external agencies.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Strong communication skills

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? We are looking for a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our vibrant early years team at Pebbles Nursery (part of White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School). In this role, you will provide high-quality care and education for children aged 2-4 years old, creating a safe, stimulating environment that supports learning and development. You’ll plan and deliver engaging activities, observe and record progress, and work closely with colleagues, parents, and external agencies to ensure every child thrives. A passion for childcare, strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding are essential. If you’re enthusiastic, caring and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Weekly Hours: 32.5

Working 8:30am-3:30pm Monday to Friday

These hours are inclusive of a half an hour lunch break.

Please note, this role is for a fixed term contract, terminating on 31 December 2026.

What the school offers its staff

White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School is a happy and highly rewarding place to work and learn and shares a wonderful team spirit. Staff are passionate about realising the full potential of every child in our care. They are dedicated to achieving the highest possible standard.

White Cliffs has a proven track record and an excellent reputation for developing staff at all levels. We offer incredible CPD and training opportunities at White Cliffs and throughout the Trust.

The school is situated in the St. Radigund’s area of Dover. Overlooking the Coombe Valley, the school enjoys stunning views of Dover Castle and beautiful countryside.

We are a two-form entry primary school with the very popular Pebbles Nursery.

Outstanding provision for child and family welfare and well-being permeates the ethos of the school. The school was inspected by Ofsted in May 2024 and was graded ‘Good’ with our Nursery and Early Years graded ‘Outstanding.’

Our creative curriculum is enhanced by a wide variety of extracurricular clubs and activities offered throughout the year which include sports clubs, craft, arts, dance, and gardening club. We also run a very popular Breakfast Club and Care After School Time (CAST) facility.

Our children enjoy coming to school and are proud of their school community. They uphold our school ethos to ‘work hard, behave well and care for one another.’

Information about the Trust

Samphire Star Education Trust Trust (the Trust) is a family of schools which serve the south of Kent community and beyond. It comprises Astor Secondary School, Barton Junior School, Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School. We have a well‑established reputation for offering our pupils a safe and caring environment in which they can be happy and thrive as they learn. Ideas and opportunities are explored with enthusiasm through a broad and balanced curriculum throughout the Trust. All young people in our community are encouraged and supported to be the very best versions of themselves possible.

Trustees prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our staff and students. At all levels, individuals have the opportunity to extend their interests and develop their talents through collaboration and celebration within strong and imaginative teams.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Legislation.