Nursery Practitioner

Required to start in November, we seek to recruit a full-time enthusiastic and suitably qualified Nursery Practitioner to work as part of our Nursery Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and happy nursery that has excellent outside facilities and the support of Crackley Hall School.   

The job holder will work in the nursery setting, joining an established team under the direction of the Nursery Manager. The successful candidate will ensure that every child in their care is well-supported and encouraged to develop themselves as an individual.

This is a permanent role and is all year round for 40 hours a week, worked over four days (with a non-working day on Wednesday or Thursday). The working hours will be 7.30am to 6.00pm (including a 30-minute unpaid break).

The salary for this role is D5 of the Princethorpe Foundation support staff scale, currently £26,110.50 per annum based on full time equivalent, actual salary £27,851.20 based on 40 hours per week.

Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school’s website for more information about our thriving School, which offers a rich curriculum and strong sense of community. Continuing Professional Development is encouraged.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including discounted places for staff, a pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and employee benefit scheme through Vivup which offers lifestyle savings and a care and wellbeing platform.

Benefits include 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata). Foundation schools are usually closed between Christmas and New Year.  The three days between Christmas and New Year are currently classed as closure days and will not impact holiday entitlement, at the discretion of the Foundation.

Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Little Crackers application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role. Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates.

Closing date: The closing date for applications is Monday 19 October at 9.00am. Interviews are likely to be held on Wednesday 21 October at Crackley Hall.

 The Foundation is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

 Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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