Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner (Glenleigh Park Primary Academy)

Hours of work: 37.5

Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only

(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Wednesday 21 October 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Phone: 01424213611

Email: office@glenleighppa.org.uk

Website: https://www.glenleighparkprimaryacademy.org/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Level 3 Qualified Early Years / Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive nursery team.

The role is offered on a permanent, term-time only basis, 37.5 hours per week (8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday).

The role forms part of our friendly and caring nursery team delivering high-quality early years provision and supporting children's development through play-based learning while fostering positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

We would love to hear from you if:

you have a genuine passion for early years

you are a practitioner who is committed to providing the very best opportunities for our children

you are a team member with good communication skills and a clear vision for excellence

you have a full and relevant level 3 Early Years qualification

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

A supportive team who places our values of Growth, Perseverance, Positivity, and Achievement at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations

Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD

A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment

A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff

The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way

Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books

Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Katie Towers, Office Manager, on office@glenleighppa.org.uk or 01424 213611.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly follow this link to apply: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-AAT-0318.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.