Nursery Practitioner

Stamford School; Stamford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to oversee its Nursery, ensuring a nurturing environment for children's development. The role requires a Level 2/3 qualification, experience in Early Years education, and strong communication skills. The practitioner will implement a play-based curriculum and engage with families, contributing to the children's growth in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a relevant and recognised Level 2/3 qualification.
• Sound knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Demonstrate highly developed skills in communicating with both adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, secure, and happy environment for children.
• Experience and encourage a play-based curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with parents and caregivers.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

Level 2/3 Qualification in Early Years

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Stamford School is a large, co-educational Day and Boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. Established in 1532, it has a prestigious heritage, but everything we do is focused on preparing young people to lead happy and fulfilling lives in the 21st century.

Stamford is a family-friendly, inclusive, happy school with a deep sense of community and belonging. Our students are famously ‘rounded and grounded’, and we have a broad social mix that our parents greatly value.

Job Description

Stamford School has an exciting opportunity for a Nursery Practitioner to join our School Nursery. The Nursery is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, with extended care available from 7:45am during term time, and from 8am to 6pm during school holidays. The nursery is closed for 2 weeks at Christmas.

The purpose built Nursery comprises of two substantial classrooms and a separate dining room. The Nursery also has a wonderful outdoor area with a wildlife garden and vegetable plot, where the children grow their own snacks! A veranda allows the children to play outside throughout the year.

Nursery education is provided for two age groups. At Stamford Nursery School we provide our children with a safe, secure and happy environment, which allows the children to experience, explore and develop a positive approach to learning through a play-based curriculum. We believe that it is through play and positive, secure relationships that children develop intellectually, creatively, physically, socially and emotionally.

This is a part time role of 4 days per week, 52 weeks per year.

• Minimum of a relevant and recognised Level 2/3 qualification.
• Sound knowledge of Early Years Foundation stage.
• Experience of working with children in an Early Years setting.
• Demonstrate highly developed skills in communicating with both adults and children.
• Ability to work with parents/carers/families to encourage partnership working.
• Awareness of Health and Safety and practical hygiene issues and for these to be demonstrated in personal presentation and behaviour.

Desired Criteria

• Recent Paediatric First Aid certificate.
• Basic food hygiene certificate.
• Experience of working in partnership with parents.
• Experience of working in partnership with families and outside agencies.
• Possess a level of general digital literacy, with a range of IT skills.
• Ability to demonstrate creative abilities.

Closing date for applications is the 31st August 2025. Interviews to be held shortly after.

Further details can be found in the applicant pack attached in the documents section on our website.

Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education and Education Administration Programs

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