Nursery Practitioner - Maternity Cover

WESTONBIRT SCHOOL; Tetbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful rural setting

Refurbished nursery spaces

Dedicated outdoor learning

Lunch provided

Employer pension contribution

Employee counselling scheme

On-site parking

Training & apprenticeship opportunit

Professional development

Job summary

Westonbirt School is seeking an experienced Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery and contribute to exceptional care and inspiring learning opportunities.

This maternity cover, fixed-term contract offers 40 hours per week (8:00am–6:00pm), four days (Mon Tue Wed Fri) with a possible job share. Enjoy a beautiful rural setting, fully funded training, lunch on site and the support of a wider school community.

Qualifications

• Experienced Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional care and learning.
• Dedicated to supporting children in a nurturing school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality care and learning opportunities in a nursery setting.
• Support children's development and wellbeing throughout the day.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a professional school nursery.

Skills

Early Years Practitioner

Team player

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £27,560.00 - £29,016.00 per annum / £13.25 - £13.95 per hour

Contract Type: Fixed term contract

Location: Westonbirt School

Are you an experienced Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?

Do you believe children deserve exceptional care, inspiring learning opportunities and adults who genuinely understand the importance of the early years? Would you enjoy working in a beautiful nursery environment that combines the warmth of a close-knit team with the professionalism and ambition of a successful independent school?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours: Maternity cover position - fixed term contract. Full-Time, year-round or term time, 40 hours per week. 4 days per week (8:00am-6:00pm). Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. A job share would be considered.

Salary: £27,560.00 - £29,016.00 pa / £13.25 - £13.95 ph FTE based on skills and experience

Benefits:

We know that great practitioners have choices. That's why we offer more than just a job.

At Westonbirt, you'll enjoy the close‑nest feel of a nursery team while benefiting from the expertise, resources and opportunities available within a successful independent school.

• A beautiful rural setting in the heart of the Cotswolds
• Recently refurbished nursery spaces and excellent resources
• Dedicated outdoor learning environments
• Strong links with Westonbirt Prep School and specialist colleagues
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development, with fully funded apprenticeship opportunities
• Complimentary lunch
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Access to an employee counselling scheme
• On-site parking
• Personal accident at work cover
• Discretionary Christmas stand-down
• The support of a wider school infrastructure, including catering, housekeeping, admissions, finance and administration teams, allowing you to focus on what matters most: the children
• Most importantly, you'll join a team that genuinely cares about children, families and one another.

To read the full job description, please see the attached candidate pack.