Early Years Practitioner

Cecil Gowing Infant School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NZ

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  7 August 2025 at 1am

• Date listed

  18 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.64 per hour

Early Years Practitioner job summary

Tel: 01603 429564

Email: office@cecilgowing.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: www.cecilgowing.norfolk.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Aimee Bulman

• Salary – C4, £12.64 per hour
• Temporary until 13 April (Easter 2026)
• Part Time
• 13 hours per week (Mon & Fri)
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for September 2025

At Cecil Gowing Infant School, we are more than just a school; we are a thriving community dedicated to providing a positive and enriching experience for every child in our care. From the moment children step through our doors, they are welcomed into an environment where their wellbeing, creativity and development are our top priorities.

We are currently seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our passionate and supportive team on a temporary, part-time basis working Mondays and Fridays. Hours of work, 8.30am – 3.30pm.

What Makes Cecil Gowing Special?

Our team of dedicated Teachers and Support Staff work closely together to ensure each childs journey is filled with growth, discovery and success. We are proud to follow a Continuous Provision approach that fosters independence, curiosity and a love of learning in our youngest learners.

At the heart of our school are our core values. We believe that education is not only about academic achievement, but also about resilience, kindness, creativity and community. By instilling these values early, we help children unlock their full potential and grow into the very best versions of themselves.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Is caring, nurturing and understands the importance of child wellbeing
• Has experience in early years settings and working within a Continuous Provision approach
• Can work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute positively to school life
• Brings energy, positivity and a commitment to making every moment meaningful for our children

If you are passionate about early years education and want to be part of a school where every child is seen, heard and celebrated, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or for more information, please contact the school office.

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to - office@cecilgowing.norfolk.sch.uk 

Closing date:  7 August 2025

Interview date:  15 August 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

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 Cecil Gowing Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 162 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cecil Gowing Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cecil-gowing-infant-school

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