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Nursery Nurse (Pre school practitioner) Casual

St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8EN

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Casual arrangement dependent on daily ratio requirements Mon - Fri, Term time only
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: Grade 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Three years experience of working to support children’s learning, gained in a relevant environment.

Very good numeracy/literacy skills at least equivalent to NVQ2 Level 2 in English and Maths.

• NVQ 3 Early Years (or recognised equivalent qualification).

• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice.

• An understanding of the foundation stage curriculum and birth to three.

• In depth understanding of areas of learning, e.g. Early Years.

• Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes.

• Ability to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving.

• Effective use of ICT to support learning.

• Well developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people.

• Work constructively as part of a team whilst being able to demonstrate initiative.

• Excellent communication skills

What the school offers its staff

• An opportunity to join our dedicated team of staff who are committed to our children and families.
• Happy, friendly children who are engaged in their learning and are willing to participate in the wider life of the school.
• Strong family links with parents who are actively involved in school life.
• A supportive and knowledgeable governing body who are committed to maintaining high standards.
• A supportive professional training programme with a focus on both school and career development.

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check, Childcare Disqualification; qualifications; medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. We will also carry out an online search about you. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Advert - Pre School Practitioner - Nov 2025.doc - 33 KB (opens in new tab)

Nursery Nurse Job Profile.pdf - 33.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: office@st-elizabeths.staffs.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-elizabeth-s-catholic-primary-school

At St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School we strive for fullness of life for everyone. Through education and prayer, we listen, learn and grow with Jesus.

We listen, learn and grow with Jesus.

St Elizabeth's School is proud to be a partner school of the Lichfield and Tamworth Catholic Primary Schools Partnership. The four Catholic primary schools work together to ensure the very best education for all our children. Please click on the logo button for further details of the partnership

Arranging a visit to St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@st-elizabeths.staffs.sch.uk.

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