Nursery Practitioner (Part-time)
Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery, Lightwater, Surrey, GU18 5RD4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
27 March 2026 at 9:30am
Date listed
19 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Associate 2.1 (£7,143.43 - Actual)
Nursery Practitioner (Part-time) job summary
Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early years of learning and development?
Lightwater Village School are seeking dedicated and nurturing part-time Nursery Practitioner to join their vibrant and welcoming team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the foundation of our youngest learners' education within a caring and inclusive environment.
Your Opportunity
Lightwater Village School are looking for a talented, professional or aspiring Nursery Practitioner who shares our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning. We welcome applications from both qualified practitioners and those who are unqualified but eager to learn and develop. The successful candidate will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day‑to‑day school life. They will bring creativity and enthusiasm to their practice and be a strong, collaborative team player.
What we are looking for
- A Nursery Practitioner who is passionate, enthusiastic and committed to the educational development of children
- 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.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information before applying.
About Lightwater Village Infant and Junior school
Our school stands at the heart of the village community of Lightwater. We offer an outstanding start to education for children from 2 to 11 years old, consistently achieving excellence, yet also engaging children in imaginative and exciting themes whereby learning comes alive.
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Lightwater Village Infant and Junior School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield, Cordwalles, Pine Ridge and Lorraine. 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 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 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: 13th April 2026
Pay Scale: GLF Associate 2.1 £23,914
Actual Salary: £7,143.43
Hours: 12.5hrs a week, Wed and Thurs 8.30am – 3.15pm (39 weeks - Term time)
Closing Date: Friday 27th March at 9.30am
Interview Date: TBC
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.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 179 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery website
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