Nursery Practitioner (unqualified practitioners considered). Full-Time, Permanent Position. Hours: 37 hours per week - 39 weeks per year (includes INSET). Working hours 8:30am – 5:00pm (Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri), 8:30am - 4:30pm (Th) with 1 hour lunch break. Starting Salary: £23,403. Start Date: 1 September 2025.

Great Oldbury Primary Academy Little Learners is a warm and welcoming nursery dedicated to providing high-quality early years education and care for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. We are committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop their full potential.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for working with children and a strong understanding of early childhood development. You will be responsible for creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that supports the physical, emotional, and social development of the children in our care. A level 3 early years qualification (NNEB, NVQ3, BTEC or equivalent) is desired, but not an essential requirement. All applicants must have at least 1 year experience working within an early years setting.

Responsible to the Nursery Manager you will plan and implement engaging and age-appropriate activities, monitor and support children's development and learning, ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all children. You will build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, maintain accurate records and reports on children's progress and collaborate with the team to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

Great Oldbury Primary Academy offers the benefit of working in a warm and welcoming school community. We provide excellent professional development and career pathway opportunities, a well-resourced and modern teaching environment, collaboration with, and support from, nurseries across the Trust. You will have access to our staff discount platform GLAdvantage allowing you to take advantage of discounts across 000’s of high street retailers and 24/7 access to free employee health and well-being support.

For more information, please click here. We welcome visits with any prospective candidates. To make these arrangements, please contact Sarah Jones either by email: hr@glatrust.org.uk or by telephone: 01242 35 80 17 ext 205.

Closing Date: Thursday, 3rd July 2025

Interview Date: 10th July 2025