Nursery Practitioner

Blackdown Education Partnership; Wellington; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Wellesley Park Primary School in Wellington, part of Blackdown Education Partnership, seeks a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner for our growing nursery. You will contribute to a warm, inclusive setting for children 9 months to 4 years, with a focus on high-quality care and education and strong teamwork.

The role offers 37 hours per week, all-year-round, with part-time/term-time considered for the right candidate, and a salary on the Grade 14 scale (£26,016–£26,847) with an LGPS employer

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 Childcare Qualification (essential).
• Passionate about delivering outstanding early years education and care.
• Can build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can inspire, engage, and nurture children across the 9-month to 4-year age range.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team and sharing best practice.
• Is dedicated to maintaining high standards and supporting every child to reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early years education and care to children aged 9 months to 4 years.
• Work with colleagues to maintain high standards and share best practice.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and the school community.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Childcare passion

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

**Wellesley Park Primary School****Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified)** **Full Time - 37 hours per week****All Year Round | Part-time and Term-Time Considered**Wellesley Park Primary School in Wellington is home to over 240 children, including our thriving and expanding Wellesley Park Explorers Nursery.Due to increasing demand and the continued growth of our nursery provision, we are seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing, and highly motivated Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our dedicated and hardworking team.This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing setting that now provides high-quality care and education for children from 9 months to 4 years old, operating throughout the year in a modern, inspiring environment. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or looking to further develop your early years career, we are committed to supporting your professional growth through excellent training and development opportunities.**About Our Nursery**Wellesley Park Explorers Nursery benefits from sharing the exceptional facilities and extensive outdoor grounds of Wellesley Park Primary School. We are passionate about creating a warm, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can flourish.As part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we believe our schools should sit at the heart of their communities, fostering ambition, opportunity, and success for all children whilst being fantastic places to work and learn.**We Are Looking For Someone Who:**• Holds a Level 3 Childcare Qualification (essential)• Is passionate about delivering outstanding early years education and care• Can build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills• Can inspire, engage, and nurture children across the 9-month to 4-year age range• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team and sharing best practice• Is dedicated to maintaining high standards and supporting every child to reach their potential**We Can Offer You:**• A welcoming, friendly, and supportive team• A well-resourced and modern nursery environment• Outstanding opportunities for professional development and career progression• Access to the excellent facilities and outdoor spaces shared with our primary school• The opportunity to play a key role in the growth and development of our expanding nursery provision• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions**Hours and Salary**Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 7:30am and 6:00pm, all year round.Flexible working options: Part-time hours and term-time only arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.Salary: Grade 14, School Support Staff Pay Scale £26,016 - £26,847 per annum (£13.48 - £13.92 per hour) Employers Pension Contribution 19.2%.**Interested?**We warmly welcome visits to our nursery and school. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office. A full job description and application pack are available on our website.Please note that CVs alone and incomplete application forms will not be accepted.**Apply Now****We are operating an open recruitment process and will review applications as they are received. Suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the advert closes, so we encourage early applications.**### AttachmentsWP Nursery Practitioner JD\\_Oct26Nursery Practitioner Advert\\_Oct\\_26FT\\_PTBEP RECRUITMENT PACK\\_SEPTEMBER 2026### Safeguarding Statement:This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.**References:** References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.**Data Protection Act:** Information held by Blackdown Education Partnership complies with and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, the information you have provided in the ‘Personal Details’ section will be used for payroll purposes and may be disclosed to the Inland Revenue. 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