LEVEL 3 NURSERY PRACTITIONER

Location

Garstang Community Primary School, Oak Road, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1HT (200 on roll)

Tel: 01995 603622
School website: garstangcommunityprimary.co.uk

Summary

Seedlings@GCP Nursery are looking for a highly qualified and experienced practitioner to help us in developing our vibrant and inspiring space for the children of Garstang.

Are you a passionate, energetic, and experienced Early Years Practitioner? Do you want to help shape and develop a brand-new, engaging, and immersive learning environment?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something special from the beginning, helping to grow and expand our new provision.

Garstang Community Primary School is a well-regarded one form entry primary school with a high profile in the community of Garstang. Governors recently decided to extend our already excellent provision by opening a school-based nursery, in order to ensure a seamless transition through the early years phase into school.
This newly created post will be based in our nursery, which opened at Easter 2025, catering for 2-4-year olds.  The successful candidate will join our well-established school staff, and be instrumental in creating an environment where learning through play is key. You will be well supported  by the existing staff and our Early Years’ Lead. You will be expected to help direct the work of other nursery staff.

The role is for 26 hours per week over 4 days, term-time only and the salary will be paid pro-rata based on the FTE salary. Hours of work will be 8:30 am  – 3:30 pm., Monday to Thursday. With the growth of the nursery, we hope in time to extend this to 5 days.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The closing date is 12 noon 20/06/2025

Essential Qualifications

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English, grade C and above or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

Paediatric First Aid

Food Hygiene

Essential Experience

At least 3 years’ experience of working with children within the EYFS (with at least 2 years post qualification).

Ability to nurture, relate well and engage positively with children.

Knowledge of play-based teaching and learning strategies.

Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.

Desirable Experience

Supporting children with a range of SEND disabilities

Experience of supporting vulnerable children and their associated needs and behaviours

For an informal discussion please contact:

Telephone school on 01995 603622

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.