Nursery Practitioner

Bolton School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Bolton School Nursery invites applications for a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our dedicated team on a permanent basis. This role supports children aged 0-5 in a safe, nurturing environment, working with families and professionals to meet individual needs.

You will contribute to rich early years experiences, implement EYFS guidance, and collaborate with colleagues to plan developmentally appropriate activities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in childcare or early years education.
• Knowledge of the 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.

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.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

EYFS knowledge

Nursery experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare or early years education

Job description

Nursery Practitioner/Early Years Practitioner

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

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

Qualifications and experience

1. Level 3 qualification in childcare or early years education
2. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
3. Experience working in a nursery or early years setting
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
5. 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).

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

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.

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.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace to reflect the diversity of our pupils and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and to join Bolton School. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.