Early Years Practitioner

Ibstock School, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NE

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  11 May 2026

• Closing date

  30 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual salary £20,943

Early Years Practitioner job summary

Early Years Practitioner

Required from Monday 11th May 2026

Grade 4, Pay Point 6

Contract type, Maternity Cover

Actual salary £20,943

31 Hours, 52 weeks per year

Term time only may be considered for the right candidate

Join Our Team!

 Ibstock Nursery is seeking an enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner with experience working with children under 5 to join our wonderful team. This role is about more than just providing high-quality care; it’s about making a meaningful impact on each child's individual needs and development. You will assist in the provision of the children’s care, safety and learning and it is essential that you are committed to the happiness, well-being, safeguarding, self-esteem and progress of each and every child.

 Why Work With Us?

Supportive Environment: You’ll work alongside a team of welcoming and supportive practitioners in a fun and engaging atmosphere, fostering teamwork and collaboration.

Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a respected nursery with over 20 years in early years education, enhancing your skills and career prospects.

About us:

Ibstock Nursery is a vibrant and friendly childcare facility providing exceptional care and education for children aged 3 months to 4 years. Located at Ibstock School, we are well-regarded in the community and conveniently situated with free on-site parking, close to major road networks including the M1 and A42.

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon, Friday 20th March 2026, with interviews taking place during the week commencing 23rd March 2026.

Application process

Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach.

Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact the school or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.

Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.

Ibstock Nursery

Ibstock School

Central Avenue

Ibstock

LE67 6NE

Becky Jarvis - Early Years Lead Practitioner

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ibstock School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 740 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ibstock School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ibstock-community-college-ibstock

Ibstock Community College has 570 students on roll and is at the heart of the local community, serving families in Ibstock and the surrounding villages of North-West Leicestershire. We are at an exciting stage in our development with plans to expand from a Key Stage 3 (11-14) school to welcoming students from 11-16 from autumn 2022. We also anticipate exciting future developments and opportunities when we join LiFE Multi Academy Trust later this academic year.

As students, staff, parents and governors we share the following values and beliefs:-
Resilience
Equity
Success
Pride
Encouragement
Curriculum
Trust.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.

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