Nursery Practitioner - Maternity Cover

Wishford Schools; Tetbury; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary lunch

On-site parking

Pension contribution

Counselling scheme

Accident cover

Christmas stand-down

Job summary

Westonbirt School in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, is seeking a Nursery Practitioner for a 12-month maternity cover. The role is full-time (40 hours per week) in a nurturing early-years setting within a successful independent school.

You’ll work 4 days per week (8:00am–6:00pm) with a job share considered and access to funded apprenticeship opportunities, together with onsite parking and complimentary lunches. Salary £27,560–£29,016 per annum, depending on experience.

Job description

* Nursery Practitioner - Maternity CoverFast Apply# Nursery Practitioner - Maternity CoverEmployerLocation: Tetbury, GloucestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: 12 monthsSalary: £27,560.00 - £29,016.00 pa / £13.25 - £13.95 phPosted: 14th September 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 5th October 2026 11:59 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1573781Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Fixed term contract* Contract Length: 12 months* Job ID: 1573781* Share :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, FridayA job share would be considered.Salary: £27,560.00 - £29,016.00 pa / £13.25 - £13.95 ph FTE based on skills and experienceBenefits:We know that great practitioners have choices. That's why we offer more than just a job.At Westonbirt, you'll enjoy the close-knit feel of a nursery team while benefiting from the expertise, resources and opportunities available within a successful independent school.You'll benefit from:* 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.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Westonbirt School 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 under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Westonbirt SchoolPart of### Wishford Education