Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6DF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 November 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: £20,339.00 - £21,328.00 Annually (Actual) £26,427 - £28,153 Full Time Equivalent (Band 3 point 6-9)

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner job summary

We are excited to be opening a brand-new nursery provision for 3 to 4-year-olds and are seeking two passionate, innovative, and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our team at Christ the King Catholic Academy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape and develop an inspiring early years environment from the very beginning, making a lasting difference to the lives of young children and their families.

We are looking for Practitioners who are:

• Are passionate about Early Years and have a clear understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.
• Bring enthusiasm, positivity, energy, and initiative to their work.
• Can contribute to creating stimulating, interactive, and child-centred indoor and outdoor learning environments that promote curiosity, independence, and development.
• Use observations and assessment information effectively to identify children who may require additional support and share concerns appropriately with practice leaders.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, colleagues, governors, and the wider community.
• Act as positive role models, promoting high standards of behaviour and learning.
• Hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.

Why join us?

No two days are the same in Early Years, and the impact you make can last a lifetime. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new nursery provision and help create an exceptional start to children's educational journeys.

Christ the King Catholic Academy is a friendly and caring school located in the heart of Leicester City. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025), we are proud of our welcoming and supportive culture where everyone is committed to staff development, continuous improvement, and providing the very best outcomes for our children.

We offer:

• A happy, welcoming, and supportive team.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• The opportunity to play a key role in establishing and developing our new nursery provision.

Become part of a school community where your passion, creativity, and commitment can help shape the future for our youngest learners.

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit your application no later than the closing date stated above. You will receive an automated response from our vacancies inbox to confirm your application has been received. We warmly encourage applicants to visit our schools. Please contact the school offices on 0116 285 7261 to arrange an appointment.

Why work for the St Thomas Aquinas Multi Academy Trust?

• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 23 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Employees are eligible for free childcare during their working hours if their child attends a before-school or after-school club operated by the school.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Perks at Work - Access to discounts from high street retailers

About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Our school is part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust which brings together the 23 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Leicester City, Rutland and Leicestershire. Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic Education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances. We will achieve this together, through a strategic approach to sharing best practice, effective challenge and support from a central standards and performance team and opportunities for high quality Continuing Professional Development.

The Trust and all our schools within our Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants. The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

Learn more about us on our socials:

Instagram: @StThomasAquinasCMAT

Facebook: @StThomasAquinasCMAT

LinkedIn: @st-thomas-aquinas-catholic-multi-academy-trust

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 Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 645 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christ-the-king-catholic-voluntary-academy-leicester

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