Opportunity for a Nursery Practitioner
Salary Details: B1 SCP4-6
37 hours per week – All Year Round
DO YOU SHARE OUR PASSION FOR GIVING YOUNG CHILDREN THE BEST START IN LIFE?
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team, to share our passion in giving children the best start in life.
Southroyd Nursery is part of Pudsey Southroyd Primary School. We provide integrated childcare and education for children aged 2-4 years. Our provision comprises of: Sunflowers—2-year-old room and Bluebells—3-4-year-old room.
Both rooms are well resourced to enable the children’s all-round development through child-led and focused activities, supported by a qualified teacher and qualified nursery practitioners.
We provide a happy, stimulating, and exciting environment where each child can develop their enthusiasm for learning. Our qualified Forest School teacher works with our team to create unique learning opportunities. Sessions are well planned and organized in order that every child has the opportunity to explore, investigate and play.
The successful candidate will:
•Have a passion for high quality care and education for all children and families
•Have a strong commitment to giving children the best start in life
•Be a warm person who has good communication skills and a sense of fun
•Have good teamwork skills
•Be committed to inclusion for all children
In return we can offer the successful candidate:
•Excellent indoor and outdoor provision equipping children with skills and confidence
•A balanced approach between adult led and child-initiated activities
•Safe, stimulating environment for your child to develop, learn and grow
•Engaging children who have a thirst for learning and a desire to do well
•A dedicated and friendly staff team
You can find out more about our school ethos and curriculum from our website: www.pudseysouthroyd.leeds.sch.uk
Closing date: Monday, 7th July 2025
Interviews: w/c 14th July 2025
Please get in touch with Mrs Devine to request the job description as well as the application form: anna.devine@pudseysouthroyd.leeds.sch.uk
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclose and Barring Service check.
We will be carrying out an online search as part of their due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview.
Required to start as soon as possible. If you would like more information, please call the office on 0113 3783020 (or email anna.devine@pudseysouthroyd.leeds.sch.uk)
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
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.
