Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

North Hinksey Church of England Primary School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0LZ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,071.00 - £30,024.00 Annually (FTE) Depending on qualifications and experience

Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) job summary

• The Sett Nursery at North Hinksey C of E Primary are seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner trained to level 3, to join our friendly Nursery team. We provide outstanding care and education for children aged 9 months- 4 years. We are open from 8.00-5.00, Monday-Thursday and 8.45-3.15 Friday, term time only. We require candidates to be flexible, as all practitioners work some after school clubs. Hours to be agreed with successful candidate. Normal hours are 8 30-3.30 and 7.45-5.15 over the week, on a termly rota. This will be a 35-hour week vacancy.

  You should have:

  • A friendly, approachable attitude, and be able to engage confidently with children, parents, visitors and colleagues

  • Energy and ideas for designing, organising and leading activities

  • A passion for aiding children in their play, learning and development

  • Awareness of equal opportunity issues and a commitment to provide for the needs of children on an individual basis

  • Excellent time management and organisational skills

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

  • Other skills which would benefit the nursery children e.g. musical abilities; creative skills; sport

  Essential:

  • Full and relevant Early Years qualification

  • Knowledge of safeguarding in Early Years settings.

  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Preferred candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB

  If you would like more information or would like to visit us before applying, please contact the Nursery Manager by email on thesett@nhps.org.uk or phone 01865 248626 and ask to speak to the Nursery Manager.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

North Hinksey CE Primary School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

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 North Hinksey Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 0 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: Not given
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: North Hinksey Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-hinksey-church-of-england-primary-school-oxford

At North Hinksey, the ethos of love for one another underpins all we do. We believe an atmosphere of respect, kindness and love supports all staff, pupils and families to feel welcomed and safe, and in turn enables all to flourish and achieve. Families of children attending the school generally live in the local area and there is a strong community feel about the school. The Home School Association (HSA) is led by parents who raise funds for the school through a range of family events.

Set in a quiet village location on the edge of Oxford city, we are a secure and attractive setting, with classrooms and learning areas well distributed across the site. There is plenty of space for our 210 children both indoor and out. We have a playground, playing field, a small forest school space and our much loved “Bug Bungalow” outdoor classroom to enable learning in all sorts of environments!

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