Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged. 

The role: Level 3  Early Years Practitioner (Must hold a relevant Level 3 qualification) 

Hours: 30 hours per week - term time only 39 working weeks

Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover . K4-7 Grade (January -July 2026) 

Actual Salary: £17,564 - £18,413

Start: 1st January 2026 

Vacancy Details 

Rodbourne Cheney Primary School is an exciting, happy, and inspiring learning community, located in Swindon, Wiltshire. Our aim is to provide the highest quality education for all in a caring, supportive, inclusive, and vibrant learning environment. In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated OUTSTANDING in all areas—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community

At Rodbourne Cheney, we are proud to offer an exciting curriculum where teachers and pupils work together to ensure high-quality teaching and learning that is challenging and thought provoking in order for everyone to achieve their potential and beyond. We encourage our pupils to be confident individuals and independent learners, and to develop a lively and enquiring mind. We also want children to develop the ability to question and discuss rationally and apply themselves to tasks and skills as they strive to reach their true potential in all aspects of school life. 

We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and outstanding Early Years Practitioner to join our hard-working and committed team in Early Years. If you are looking to continue your Early Years career in a challenging and rewarding role within our school, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential. 

All About You 

Do you have what it takes to join us? The Early Years Practitioner we would like to join us will: 

• Be experienced and knowledgeable in the EYFS curriculum. 

• Hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification 

• Be positive and passionate about providing high standards of care and education in our Early Years settings. 

Why Work for us? 

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why: 

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos. 

• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed. 

• Our children are engaged and eager to learn. 

• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community. 

• As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities. 

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange. 

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us. 

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

Ready to Apply? 

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like come and join us, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you. 

 The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.