Job title and organisation: Nursery Officer - Meadow Field Primary School - Red Kite Learning Trust
Salary: £22,281.00 - £23,748.00 Annually (Actual)
Hours: 37
Contract: Fixed Term, Term-Time +2 training days
Location: Meadowfield Primary School, Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Friday 17 October at 2025
We are looking for a calm, consistent, and compassionate Nursery Officer to join our friendly team!
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our warm, collaborative, and child-centred team. Our practitioners support one another, with individual strengths recognised and valued. Teamwork is at the heart of what we do — sharing ideas, offering support, and working together to ensure every child receives the highest quality care and a rich learning experience. There are also opportunities for professional growth and progression within the team, allowing individuals to develop their own interests across any area of the EYFS, as well as explore wider career opportunities across the Trust.
About our School
At Meadowfield Early Education and Daycare Provision, we create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Our focus is on laying strong foundations for our youngest children, helping them develop independence and resilience through thoughtfully scaffolded learning experiences – truly 'sowing the seeds for the future generation.'
We take great pride in supporting families within our community, offering flexible, high-quality care and education that enables parents to access work, college, and university opportunities. In addition to providing government-funded places, we are committed to expanding our support by creating more opportunities for families to access our provision.
Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
- Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 19%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
- Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
- Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
- Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
- Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career
For more about the Nursery Officer role, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.
About You
To be a good fit for this role, you will be:
- A compassionate and adaptable individual who demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting the diverse needs of all pupils
- A clear communicator with excellent organisation skills, able to balance firmness with empathy and build relationships with a wide range of individuals
- Able to offer positive support for children’s development and wellbeing as they progress through the Early Years Foundation Stage
- A qualified level 3 practitioner
Next Steps
Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Carol Cooke at cookec@mps.rklt.co.uk.
Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.
Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.
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The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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