Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Hours of work: Part time – 21 hours per week - potential overtime available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.55 - 3.10 and Friday 9-12 

Term time only plus inset days (39 weeks per year)

Fixed Term Contract to 31/08/2026

Salary; SCP 5-8 (actual £12,488.93 - £13,091.72)

Start date: 13/04/2026

Nythe Primary and Nursery School is looking to appoint an experienced, outstanding Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our excellent Early Years Team. We are looking for someone to work within our Nursery setting, which caters for children aged 2 to 4. We would like someone with a tolerant and compassionate nature, a sense of humour and the ability to work both on their own and as part of our supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nursery Practitioner who would like to develop their skills further. Nythe is opening a new additional nursery room in January and this is an exciting opportunity to be part of this process. 

We are looking for someone who:

•  Has a full and relevant Level 3 qualification.
•  Has experience of working within an early years setting.
•  Has good communication skills and the ability to develop excellent relationships with children and adults.
•  Can contribute to providing a responsive, nurturing and stimulating environment for our children.
•  Is committed to equal opportunities and provision that responds to each individual child and family.
•  Is willing to support children with medical needs as required.

In return we offer:

•  A committed, hardworking and friendly team,
•  A supportive leadership team.
•  Opportunities for professional development.
•  Use of a fully-resourced sensory room.

As an Academy we work within the support of Excalibur Academies Trust, which offers our employees many wide ranging opportunities for future professional development.

Closing date: 25/02/2026 (could be closed early for the right candidate) 

Interviews: Week com. 2nd March 2026

Nythe Primary School and Excalibur Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.