10/02/2026
⭐️ WE ARE RECRUITING 🌟
Fixed-Term Nursery Practitioner (Level 3)
📍 St Mary’s Nursery School
🕒 6 hours per week | Friday 8.15am - 3.45pm Term-time
📅 Fixed-term until the end of Term 6
St Mary’s Nursery School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team on a fixed-term contract until the end of Term 6.
This role is offered as a fixed-term position in the first instance, with the view that it could be extended or made into a permanent role in the future, subject to funding, nursery needs, and performance. We are therefore keen to hear from applicants who are looking to grow with a setting and become part of a stable, committed team.
The role:
You will work as part of a dedicated team to:
• Provide high-quality care and education for children in line with the EYFS
• Support children’s learning through engaging, play-based activities
• Build warm, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Contribute to planning, observations, and daily routines
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment
About you:
We are looking for someone who:
• Holds a Level 3 childcare qualification (or equivalent)
• Is kind, reliable, and enthusiastic about working with young children
• Has a good understanding of the EYFS and child development
• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing
We offer
• A welcoming, supportive staff team
• Competitive pay (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A positive working environment within a well-established nursery
• The potential for contract extension or permanency, subject to circumstances
📩 To apply:
Please send your CV and a short covering note to [email protected] by Friday 20th February.
St Mary’s Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide suitable references.
