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The Stamford Schools are looking for a Nursery Practitioner to ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children placed in the Nursery and to work as part of a team to provide an enabling environment in which all children can play, develop, and learn.

Stamford Nursery School is set in the beautiful grounds of Stamford Junior School and is a key part of the Stamford Endowed Schools. The Nursery School is an integral part of our Early Years department which is overseen by a Director of Early Years.

The Nursery is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, with extended care available from 7.45am during term time, and from 8am to 6pm during school holidays. The nursery is closed for 2 weeks at Christmas. We have ten members of staff, which includes two room leaders, a SENCO, deputy, and manager.

The purpose-built Nursery comprises of two substantial classrooms and a separate dining room. The Nursery also has a wonderful outdoor area with a wildlife garden and vegetable plot, where the children grow their own snacks! A veranda allows the children to play outside throughout the year.

Nursery education is provided for two age groups. At Stamford Nursery School we base our learning on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, providing our children with a safe, secure, and happy environment, which allows the children to experience, explore and develop a positive approach to learning through a play-based curriculum. We believe that it is through play and positive, secure relationships that children develop intellectually, creatively, physically, socially, and emotionally.

The ideal candidate will :

• Have a Level 2 or 3 relevant and recognised qualification
• Possess sound knowledge of early years education
• Have previous experience working in an early years setting
• Demonstrate highly developed skills in communication with both adults and children
• Understand awareness of Health and Safety as well as practical hygiene issues

We are looking to recruit on a permanent basis, offering 32.75 weekly hours during the term, and 18.5 over the school holidays. This attracts a salary of £16,187 per annum.

Further details can be found in the applicant pack attached in the documents section at the top of the page. To apply, please click on the green apply now button.

Closing date for applications is the 8th January 2024 at 12pm

Interviews to be held on the 11th January 2024

HR Office - 01780 484267 / 484273

Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).