Early Years Practitioner
Maidenhead Nursery School, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7PG13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2026
Closing date
24 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 5 days per week 8:30am to 4:00pm. Tuesday until 5.00pm. (4 days would be considered)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed Term to July 2027 (possibility to extend for the right candidate)
Full time equivalent salary
- FTE from £28,409 / Hourly Rate £14.72 (To be pro-rated for part-time & term time only)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Early Years Practitioner
- Sound knowledge and broad experience of working in a relevant Early Years setting.
- Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Standards and their application within an Early Years setting
- The ability to communicate effectively at all levels with children, staff, parents and other visitors.
- Practical experience of planning and assessing appropriate stimulating play activities and opportunities for children with a range of abilities.
- The ability to enthuse, motivate and stimulate all children and adults involved within the setting.
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise tasks in order to ensure the smooth day to day operation of the Early Years setting.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to very young children.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work as team member and to assume increased responsibility for the teaching and learning in the absence of the Early Years Coordinator.
- Willingness to attend and participate in any induction, training and team meetings determined by the Assistant Headteacher
What the school offers its staff
- An “Outstanding” setting that places emphasis on child-initiated learning guided by skilful practitioners.
- Highly responsive children who have an enthusiasm for learning.
- Access to continual professional development to extend your skills and knowledge
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
All appointments will be subject to a full DBS check and satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Maidenhead Nursery School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
- Education phase
- Nursery
- Size
- 67 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- maidenheadnursery@eyfed.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01628 623551
Maidenhead Nursery School is one of 3 maintained nursery schools that form The Cookham, Maidenhead and The Lawns Nursery School Federation in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.
The three Nursery Schools retain their individual characteristics and uniqueness that serve their local communities but are led by an Executive Headteacher – Sarah Cottle and one Governing Body.
Arranging a visit to Maidenhead Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email maidenheadnursery@eyfed.org.uk.
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