Nursery Lead Practitioner at Oaktree Nursery and Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/ONAPS/27555

Location

Priory Road, Park South, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2HA

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£15.62 Hourly

Hours Per Week

32.5

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 12th Jul, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Thursday 16th July - AM

Interview Date(s) Thursday 16th July - AM

About this Role

Job Overview

Working in our Acorns Nursery and under the guidance of the EYFS Assistant Headteacher you will required to

Have a thorough understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework
Ensure developmental needs are met within a framework of planned activities
Provide EYFS Lead with information relevant to statutory 2 year old checks
Actively monitor children's well-being fostering social and emotional growth
Carry out observations in line with current policy, using them to inform planning
Maintain records in line with EYFS Guidelines, local standards, Oaktree and Blue Kite Academy Trust policies and OFSTED requirements
Liaise with school SENCo collecting and providing evidence where needed
Participate in performance management
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children in the school
Contribute to a nurturing, stimulating and challenging environment for all our children.

What you can expect from Oaktree

Happy, welcoming children who are full of personality and a desire to learn
Committed, enthusiastic and nurturing staff who want the very best for our children
Job satisfaction and the knowledge that you are making a difference
Opportunities for further training for the varied requirements of the role
The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this large and diverse school, which is part of The Blue Kite Academy Trust
Good opportunities for personal and career development

Job Details
This position is a permanent position.
Working hours are 8.30 - 3.30 Monday to Friday with 30 minutes lunch - 32.5 hours per week
The role is based on M grade, with pay dependent on experience
The role is term time only - 39 working weeks 44.85 paid weeks.

Visits to our school and Acorns Nursery are encouraged, please contact the school office to arrange.

Oaktree Nursery and Primary School are committed to the the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references & medical clearances and proof of the right to work in the UK.