Nursery Practitioner

Job Description

Brookside Academy Nursery are currently recruiting a Nursery Practitioner to join our experienced team, who are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our children.

As part of a team, our nursery practitioners are responsible for a small group of key children who they will observe, assess and plan for.

Actual Salary - L3 Qualified: £23,893 per annum. Unqualified: £22,737 per annum.
    We are in a strong position to be able to support applications from those who are qualified at level 2 or 3 or even those who wish to begin their learning journey and career in childcare.

    What is important to us, is that our staff share in our belief that every child deserves the best start in education.

    This position is offered on a full time basis, 37 hours per week on a shift pattern from 07.30am-5.30pm (5pm on a Friday) all year round.

    What we offer you:

    • Staff Rewards Scheme including high street, online and supermarkets discounts
    • Staff wellbeing hub including online fitness sessions and 24/7 counselling
    • Generous local govt pension at 24.4%
    • Free car parking

    Unfortunately, we cannot accept CV’s, so please complete the application form. 

    Closing date for applications: Midnight, Wednesday 16th October 2024.

    We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives.  If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

    We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme.  Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you. 

    We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students.  We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT.  We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

    Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.  Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position