Preschool Practitioner In the Retreat

Mowbray Education Trust Services Limited are seeking to recruit a Preschool Practitioner to work at Oasis Preschool & Retreat. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, talented and experienced practitioner who has a desire to work with children with additional needs. The retreat is a specialist preschool for children with additional needs.

Oasis Preschool & Retreat is situated on the same site as The Grove Primary School and provides provision for children aged 2+ to school age. The preschool has its own building with various indoor play spaces, sensory room, front garden, back playground, use of school grounds and nature areas.

Our pedagogical approach to Early Years, is driven by various theories, research and approaches which value nurturing, natural, open-ended, language rich, flexible play environments. Our approach supports independence, building relationships, confidence and lifelong learning skills improving outcomes for children regardless of starting points. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated individual to provide a high standard of education for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years.

This opportunity is open to Level 2 or Level 3 preschool practitioners. A Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English are essential, along with current Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene certificates. Along with good interpersonal skills, you will be committed to working with young children and families and be able to work effectively as part of a small team.

This role is working 25 per week, (9:30am – 3pm) Monday – Friday, term time only (38 weeks), fixed-term until August 2027.

About the Mowbray Education Trust

The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.

Mowbray Education Trust Vision and Values

Children First: educating today, inspiring tomorrow.

We are an inclusive community where every child thrives, every voice matters, and together we shape a kind, ambitious, and resilient future.

Our values:

Inclusivity

-       We are an inclusive and inspiring community where every child thrives, ambitions are nurtured, and resilience is celebrated.

Aspiration

-       Educating today, empowering tomorrow – a community where every voice matters and every child reaches their full potential.

Collaboration

-       Together, we build a kind, ambitious, and resilient community where every learner is valued and supported.

Our Trust Employee Benefits

·         High quality continuous professional development throughout the year

·         Career progression opportunities within the Trust

·         Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay

·         Access to the generous Teacher Pension Scheme

·         Cycle to Work Scheme

·         Free eye care tests

·         On-site parking (JFC/IVES/BRW/SRD/GRV)

·         Employee wellbeing schemes

·         Accessible central services including HR, finance and IT

Further information

The remuneration package includes a competitive salary, access to workplace pension scheme and statutory annual leave entitlement:

Salary: £13,976.16 (FTE £24,804)

Closing Date: Midday, Tuesday 21^st July 2026

Interviews: 27^th July 2026

(We may interview suitable candidates before this date, so early enquiries/applications are encouraged) Start date – 1^st September 2026

Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received.

All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks; including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check – this includes a 6-month probationary period.