Preschool Practitioner
The Grove Primary School, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0HN6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £15,885.12 - £16,005.98 Annually (Actual) £13.28 - £13.38 an hour
Preschool Practitioner job summary
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Level 3 Preschool Practitioner at Oasis Preschool & Retreat for 27.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, (9-3pm) term-time only (38 weeks) on a permanent basis.
Oasis Preschool & Retreat is part of The Grove Primary School and provides provision for children aged 2+ to school age. The preschool has its own building with various indoor play spaces, sensory rooms, front garden, back playground, use of school grounds and nature areas.
Our pedagogical approach to Early Years is driven by various theories, research and approaches which value nurturing, natural, open-ended, language rich, flexible play environments. Our approach supports self-regulatory and lifelong learning skills improving outcomes for children regardless of starting points. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated individual to provide a high standard of childcare for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years.
You will have a Level 3 Early Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent. Level 2 qualifications in Math’s and English are essential, along with current Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene certificates. Along with good interpersonal skills, you will be committed to working with young children and families and be able to work effectively as part of a small team.
About the Mowbray Education Trust
The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.
Our Senior Leadership Team work collaboratively across the Trust to enhance each school, whilst allowing them to keep their own sense of individuality.
Mowbray Education Trust Vision and Values
Children First: educating today, inspiring tomorrow.
We are an inclusive community where every child thrives, every voice matters, and together we shape a kind, ambitious, and resilient future.
Inclusivity
- We are an inclusive and inspiring community where every child thrives, ambitions are nurtured, and resilience is celebrated.
Aspiration
- Educating today, empowering tomorrow - a community where every voice matters and every child reaches their full potential.
Collaboration
- Together, we build a kind, ambitious, and resilient community where every learner is valued and supported.
Our Trust Employee Benefits
- High quality continuous professional development throughout the year
- Career progression opportunities within the Trust
- Occupational sick pay, maternity, and paternity pay
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free eye care tests
- On-site parking (JFC/IVES/BR/SRD/GRV)
- Employee wellbeing schemes
- Accessible central services including HR, finance, and IT.
- A minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Salary: Grade 4, LCC05 - LCC06: £15,885.12 - £16,005.98 (FTE £25,629 - £25,824)
Closing date: Midday, Thursday 8th October 2026
Interview date: TBC
Start date: October/November 2026
(We may interview suitable candidates before this date, so early enquiries/applications are encouraged)
Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received.
Mowbray Education Trust embraces and welcomes diversity and equality.
Mowbray Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working within the Trust to share this commitment. All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.
Mowbray Education Trust ~ Children first
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 The Grove Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 187 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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