Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
King's Oak Academy, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4QJ13 days remaining to apply
Closing date
22 January 2026 at 7am
Date listed
19 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,859.00 - £21,167.00 Annually (Actual)
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner job summary
Kings Oak Academy
Parkway
Gaywood Road
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 4QJ
Email: head@kgo.unity-ed.uk
Website: www.unityeducationtrust.uk
Salary: Scale E Point 7-11 £19,859 - £21,167 Annual Actually - £26,403 - £28,142 FTE
Permanent
Part Time 32.5 hours per week
Term Time plus 1 week
Required - 23rd February 2025 or earlier if possible
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner required as soon as possible
We are seeking to recruit a dedicated, caring and ambitious Early Years Practitioner who is able to support in making sure that our children are safe, happy and stimulated in our nursery class at Kings Oak Academy. The Practitioner will initially be working with 3- and 4-year-olds and Reception children, but will likely in the future, have the role of room lead for 2 old year-old provision as the nursery provision expands.
Kings Oak Academy is part of Unity Education Trust who provide education for Norfolk children across all age ranges, mainstream, specialist provision, SEND and complex needs. When joining our federation, you will become part of our successful family of schools that prides itself in developing all.
The successful candidate will have:
An appropriate childcare qualification at Level 3 or above
At least Level 2 in English and Maths
At least 2 years’ experience of working in a Early Years environment
Excellent communication skills
The ability to work under the direction of the EYFS lead, but can use their own initiative to support children’s development
The ability to lead other Early Years Practitioners within a ‘room’, in the case of nursery expansion
The ability to establish a positive relationship with children, parents and staff
The willingness to contribute to the common goals of the school and Unity Education Trust
Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework within an Early Years setting
We can offer:
A supportive team and engaging environment
Support from an experienced Early Years lead
An excellent environment in which to develop professionally
Kind, confident and engaging children
A team of enthusiastic, dedicated and high performing staff
Supportive Governors, Trustees and parents
All the advantages of a successful academy group, with a friendly strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff
An extended network of teachers and leaders who share and exchange ideas, and continued professional development opportunities
For an informal discussion about the post please email head@kgo.unity-ed.uk
Please visit our website: www.unityeducationtrust.uk
Closing Date: January 22nd
Interview Date: To be confirmed
How to apply
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No CVs accepted - Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.
Candidates are advised that they may be subject to an online check from information in the public domain.
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
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
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- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 90 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
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- School website
- King's Oak Academy website
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