Early Years Practitioner
Exeter A Learning Community Academy, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8DL29 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
26 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £22,889.00 Annually (Actual)
Early Years Practitioner job summary
Join Our Warm and Welcoming Nursery Team at Exeter - a Learning Community!
Role: Early Years Practitioner
Contract: Maternity Cover 6-12 months
Hours/weeks: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Salary: Grade G point 8-13 (£25,992 to £27,711 FTE) pro-rated depending on working hours and weeks
Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner with a heart for nurturing little learners? Our Exeter - a Learning Community school nursery is looking for an experienced professional to join our vibrant, child-centred environment, where every day is filled with imagination, discovery, and joy.
At our school, we believe that early childhood is a time of wonder, and our nurturing environment reflects just that. With a curriculum rooted in play, exploration, and discovery, you'll be part of a team that truly values every child's voice and individuality.
Exeter - a Learning Community is part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning, Multi-Academy Trust. The Trust is committed to developing a family of schools whose purpose is to inspire the futures of us all through learning together.
Why work with us?:
‘The children are viewed as individuals and their interests and needs are always at the heart of our practice.’
‘I have gained so much knowledge since being here through the CPD and working with the team’
‘There is an open working environment where our voices are heard. I have a healthy work-life balance and for the first time have been able to attend my own child’s sports day!’
‘I love that we are team of individuals, all with our own skills but we all work together!’
‘We’re looking for a team player, who fits into our group of friendly, fun individuals - and isn’t afraid to get messy!’
Nursery Team
What we offer:
- A supportive leadership team that prioritises staff voice and wellbeing
- Opportunities for continued professional development and career growth
- A caring and inclusive ethos where every team member is valued
- A beautiful learning environment with engaging indoor and outdoor spaces
- A chance to make a lasting impact during the most formative years of a child's life
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- Staff wellbeing initiatives and resources
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Access to school-wide events, training, and enrichment opportunities
If you're ready to bring your experience and passion to a team that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Potential candidates are warmly welcome to meet the Senior Leadership Team to learn more about this exciting role and the opportunities that it brings by visiting our School and Nursery. Come and see our happy atmosphere and creativity in action - we are immensely proud of our thriving learning environment and superb children! To arrange a visit, contact Rostislava Moales (HR Administrator) on 01536 204765 or email rostislavamoales@exeteralc.com.
As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi Academy Trust, successful candidates will have full access to our staff benefits package, including a bespoke CPD package through MKTSA, enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave, Employee Assistance Programme, LGPS Pension with monthly contribution. In addition, access to an Employee Benefits Scheme including discount on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and much more.
Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to follow IFtL’s safeguarding policies and procedures, and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Inspiring Futures Through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to follow the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Exeter A Learning Community Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 466 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) is a family of schools who inspire all of our futures through learning together. At IFtL, we are never alone. We know we are stronger together – one united family striving for excellence for all, in everything we do. Exeter - A Learning Community prides itself on being the beating heart of the Exeter community. We are fully inclusive and provide for children no matter their gender, race or background. We have created bespoke and vibrant learning environments and engage children in a rich, skill and knowledge based curriculum. We strongly believe in the value of learning at all ages and this is reflected in the way we journey together to achieve our goals. Together, we believe, we will achieve!
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