Nursery Practitioner

Norton Hill Primary School, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, BA3 2UD

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, term time, plus 2 inset days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £13.26 - £13.69 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Role: Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Location: Norton Hill Primary School

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: Wednesday 12th November

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time, plus 2 inset days

Salary: Grade 3 and scale 5-7, £13.26 - £13.69 per hour, (Full time equivalent £25,583 - £26,403) actual salary £19,048 -£19,658

Join our caring and inspiring team at Norton Hill Primary School

At Norton Hill Primary School, we believe that every child deserves the very best start in life. Our dedicated staff nurture curiosity, confidence and a love of learning within a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment. As part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, we are proud to work collaboratively to provide outstanding educational experiences and to foster a strong sense of community for our pupils and families.

We are looking for a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our vibrant and friendly Nursery. This is a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic and caring professional to play a key role in supporting our youngest learners, helping them to thrive and reach their full potential.

About the Role

Working under the guidance of the Nursery Lead/Class Teacher, you will:

• Deliver high-quality early years education and care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Create a warm, engaging and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.

• Plan, implement and evaluate a stimulating programme of activities tailored to the needs of individual children.

• Operate as a key worker, observing and recording children’s progress and maintaining strong, positive relationships with families.

• Promote the ethos and values of Norton Hill Primary School, contributing to a culture of teamwork, professionalism and child-centred practice.

• Ensure the safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of all children in your care.

About You

We are seeking someone who is:

• Qualified to Level 3 in Childcare and Education (or equivalent).

• Passionate about early childhood development and learning through play.

• Skilled at building nurturing relationships with children, colleagues and parents.

• Knowledgeable about the EYFS framework and confident in applying it in daily practice.

• Committed to professional growth, teamwork and continuous improvement.

What the school offers its staff

There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. You also have access to an employee benefits platform which offers savings on everyday essentials to special offers on travel, dining and entertainment.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

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.

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About Norton Hill Primary School

• School type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 263 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Norton Hill Primary School website
• Email address: vandrews@msnpartnership.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/norton-hill-primary-school

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