Early Years Practitioner
Ibstock School, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NE10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
20 January 2026
Closing date
30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Actual salary £11,147
Early Years Practitioner job summary
Early Years Practitioner
Contract Type: Fixed Term until end of Academic Year - Friday 10th July 2026
Working hours: 16.5 hours per week
All Year Round (Term Time Only will be considered for the right applicant)
38/52 weeks per year pro rata
Salary: Grade 4 Point 6 - Full time salary - £24,997 per annum
Actual salary: £11,147 per annum
Commencing: ASAP
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.
LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.
Application Details:
Closing date for applications:12 noon on Friday 30th January
Interviews: Week Commencing 2nd February 2026
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)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
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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