Early Years Practitioner (Reception class)

Fairfields Primary School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK11 4BA

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £15,091.76 Annually (Actual) £28,598 FTE

Early Years Practitioner (Reception class) job summary

About this Role

Early Years Practitioner (Reception class)

Part time, permanent

Salary: £15,091.76 Pro rata (£28,598 FTE)

3 days per week (Monday to Wednesday), 39 weeks per year

Fairfields Primary School is proud to be part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) 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.

We are looking for a friendly, organised, and proactive Early Years Practitioner to join our school. This is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same, supporting children’s learning and development, working closely with teachers and helping to create a positive and nurturing environment that enables every child to reach their full potential.

The ideal candidate will;

Have an inclusive ethos with high expectations and aspirations for all the pupils they work with.

Demonstrate a calm and relaxed manner.

Be able to communicate effectively with other professionals and parents.

Work collaboratively with others to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in their care.

Must have minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and childcare or equivalent

Be flexible, reliable and reflective.

Show good organisational skills and the ability to work on own initiative.

Be consistent in expectations of behaviours and learning.

Have GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent) - and be willing to learn!

Please note: previous applicants need not apply unless there has been a significant change in your experience or qualifications.

Please see the job description for further details.

We can offer:

As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning, successful candidates have access to enhanced family leave, Employee Assistance program, bespoke CPD and auto enrolment in LGPS/Teacher pension. All IFtL employees have access to a benefits platform which offers discount on gym membership, cinema tickets, cycle to work scheme and much more.

Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together.

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.

All school-based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Criminal Records Bureau check

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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 Fairfields Primary School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 603 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fairfields Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fairfields-primary-school-milton-keynes

Fairfields Primary School prides itself on being the beating heart of the Fairfields community. Our vision, since opening our doors in September 2017, has been to provide children with the very best learning experiences and opportunities to grow as confident and resilient individuals.

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