Bluebell Nursery (Loddon) opened in September 2025 and has grown quickly to several rooms, welcoming children aged 6 months to 4 years old. Each room is filled with opportunities to have fun, learn, play, laugh and relax; while thoughtfully encouraging children’s development.

Our new nursery at Loddon is modelled on our Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Taverham site, where parents recognise and adore our focus on the individual. We have developed and implemented our own curriculum alongside the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Development Matters. Our learning is child-led and play-based, providing opportunities to nurture children and for growth, exploration and discovery.

Our range of everyday activities include the early introduction to phonics through the “Little Wandle” phonics scheme, play-based Maths investigations, outdoor learning, yoga and mindfulness, music, dance and physical education.

Our nurseries are available for staff members’ children to use and enjoy. Funded hours are accepted across all EYFS age groups.

ABOUT

Title of post: Nursery Practitioner

Site: Bluebell Nursery at Langley Senior School, Loddon (NR14 6BJ)

Reporting to: Nursery Manager

Hours: Part time 34 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:30), 52 weeks per annum

Salary: £22,471.28 per annum (SS2) annually actual

Contract type: Permanent

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.

• Enthusiasm and experience working with children under two years of age.

• Up to date EYFS baby room training.

• Commitment to the provision of high quality childcare and education.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Reliable and trustworthy.

• Current Paediatric First Aid certificate – 2 day.

• Early Years Safeguarding training - an awareness of safeguarding duties is a pre-requisite.

• DBS check and other regulatory checks as required.

• H&S awareness as applicable to the role.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To effectively deliver the Early Years curriculum ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members).

• Keep records of your key children’s’ development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life.

• Support all staff and be an effective and collaborative team member.

• Develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.

• To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.

• To advise Nursery Manager of any concerns e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.

• To be flexible within working practices of the setting undertaking additional responsibilities when needed such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleaning of equipment etc.

• To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to the role and the safe running of the nursery.

• To develop the role within the team especially with regards to being a key person.

• Attend out of hours activities as necessary e.g. training, staff meetings, parents evenings, playscheme, school fairs and similar.

• Maintain complete confidentiality at all times regarding any information relating to children, their families or other staff.

• To ensure excellent standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.

• To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times both internally and as an external ambassador for the school.

• Perform any other activities which are reasonably requested by the Line Manager.

• Show clear commitment to safeguarding children.

STAFF BENEFITS

•Professional development and ongoing CPD through internal and external training

•24/7 access to the school’s comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for personal and professional well-being

•Free school lunches during term time working days

•Death in service benefit (3 x annual salary)

•Access to Private Medical Insurance

•Workplace pension scheme with Royal London

•A competitive salary, commensurate with experience

•A collaborative and supportive team

•The opportunity to help shape a school community

•Beautiful school grounds and a committed, talented staff body

Please read the role profile attached for further information.

Applications should be received no later than midday on: Monday 11th May 2026

Shortlist interviews shall take place from: w/c 18th May 202