Early Years Practitioner at Christian Malford CofE Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CMCPS/18382

Location

Church Road, Christian Malford, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4BW

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£24,926.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade J2

Hours Per Week

33.5

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 26th Jun, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Interview Date(s) Wednesday 1 July 2026

About this Role

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly team at Acorns Preschool, part of Christian Malford CofE Primary School. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a small, nurturing rural school where every child is known, valued and supported to flourish.

Working alongside a small, dedicated team of three staff, you will play a key role in providing high-quality early years provision for our youngest learners. You will help to create a warm, stimulating and inclusive environment where children feel safe, happy and inspired to learn through play and exploration.

The successful candidate will:

Have a genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development
Be creative, proactive and able to contribute ideas to enhance learning experiences
Work effectively as part of a small, collaborative team
Demonstrate a positive, flexible approach and a commitment to the ethos of our school

This role offers the chance to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking school community, where strong relationships with children, families and staff are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our preschool team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in children’s early learning journey, laying the foundations for their future success.

For further details about the role please contact us using the details below.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

We are part of the Blue Kite Academy Trust, a growing family of primary schools based in Swindon and Wiltshire, who offer excellent CPD and career opportunities, a competitive salary with scope for progression, a commitment to nationally agreed pay and terms, an excellent pension scheme and free staff health and well-being support.