Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Hardwick Primary School and Nursery, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1XE

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 July 2026 at 9:30am

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Associate 3.1 £ 19,417 (£25,001 FTE)

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for Level 3 Practitioner to join our dedicated Nursery team, supporting our youngest children on their learning journey; a can do approach and flexibility are attributes we are looking for. 

Your opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing, diverse and welcoming primary school. Our schools have a passion for and, understanding of, what effective learning is and we help to inspire our pupils to be the best they can be. In return for your hard work we can offer excellent CPD opportunities and the support of a strong collaborative team.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your personal application statement demonstrates how your skills match what we are looking for.

What we are looking for

Please use the supporting statement on the application form to show us how you match the skills we need and what you can bring to the role.  We are looking for a candidate who will:

• A Level 3 qualified Practitioner who is passionate, enthusiastic and committed to the educational development of children and can help build the foundations to a fulfilled and varied educational offering. 
• Committed to ensuring that all children achieve their very best 
• Able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community 
• Able to challenge children to achieve beyond their expectations 
• Able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our children and support them in becoming lifelong learners 

About the Banbury Cluster

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. At the GLF Banbury Cluster of Schools ( Longford Park, William Morris, Hardwick and Cherry Fields) you will be supported by a great leadership team.  This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 schools or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
  
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
  

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
  
• Generous holiday allowance
  
• Work life and family friendly policies
  
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
  
• Career pathways and talent management
  
• Access to a staff benefits portal
  
• Community and collaboration working model
  

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: GLF Associate 3.1 £25,001 FTE. Actual: £19,417 

Hours: 8:15am-3:15pm Monday - Friday 32.5 hours per week 

Contract: Permanent, 39 weeks per year (term time +INSET)

Closing Date: 15th July 2026 at 9.30am

Interviews: TBC with shortlisted candidates

Candidates may be shortlisted and invited to interview before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this advert early.

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 Hardwick Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 255 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hardwick Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hardwick-primary-school-ox16-1xe

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