Nursery Practitioner

SchoolRecruiter; Melksham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided

Facilities access (swimming pool, gym,

CPD via INSET days

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Stonar School in Melksham, Wiltshire, seeks a Nursery Practitioner to join our EYFS team. This permanent role can be full-time or part-time, with hours from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, year-round or term-time options.

The successful candidate will hold EYFS Level 2 or higher, with apprenticeship routes welcomed for Level 3 and above. You will work with the Head of Early Years and Head of Prep to nurture a lifelong love of learning in a well-resourced setting.

Qualifications

• EYFS Level 2 qualification or above required.
• Open to apprenticeship path for Level 3+.
• Experience with early years is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Head of Early Years and Head of Prep to promote lifelong love of learning.
• Nurture the learning needs of nursery pupils in a caring environment.
• Support a well-resourced, child-centred Early Years setting.

Education

EYFS Level 2 or above

Job description

* Nursery PractitionerFast Apply# Nursery PractitionerEmployerLocation: Melksham, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Part TimeSalary: 12.71 - 13.71Posted: 17th September 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 30th September 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1574705Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1574705* Share :Nursery PractitionerFull Time£12.71 to £13.71 an hour52 weeks or term time plus considered for the right candidate\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_The EYFS Nursery Practitioner should hold at least an EYFS Level 2 qualification or above. However, we are open to applicants wanting to do an apprenticeship program to support their growth and development in the role for level 3 and above. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Early Years and Head of Prep to promote a lifelong love of learning. Open all year round between 8 and 6 Monday to Friday. The role is 52 weeks a year but we would consider a term time plus role for the right candidate.Stonar is an independent, non-selective, co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 18, which was rated excellent by ISI in October 2018 for both pupil achievement and personal development. Stonar is part of Globeducate, an expanding global family of schools. Our pupils regularly achieve outstanding results, which are beyond expectations both academically and personally. We pride ourselves on our ability to nurture the learning needs of every individual in a respectful, supportive and globally-minded community.Stonar is situated in over 80 acres of beautiful Wiltshire countryside, yet only a 20 minute drive from the World Heritage City of Bath and within easy reach of the M4 corridor.What we offer:- Kind, enthusiastic and curious children.- Supportive colleagues, leadership and parents.- A small, friendly Nursery with a strong community feeling.- The opportunity to work in a setting with an innovative, child centred approach to Early Years Education- The opportunity to work in a well-resourced, well staffed setting including swimming pool, forest school- Regular opportunity for CPD through INSET days and commitment to staff development.- Weekly non-contact time for preparation and planning.- Freshly cooked lunch provided everyday by our catering team.- Free access to school facilities e.g. swimming pool and gym.- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.- Discount on school feesClosing date for applications: 30th September 2026We reserve the right to appoint a successful applicant prior to the closing dateStonar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Stonar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.You can find all our recruiting policies, including our Safer Recruitment Policy here: https://www.stonarschool.com/about-us/useful-information### Stonar SchoolPart of### Globeducate