Early Years Practitioner Level 3

Westmorlandandfurness; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in the UK is hiring an Early Years Practitioner for a new nursery room. The ideal candidate has a passion for working with young children, excellent communication skills, and relevant childcare qualifications. This full-time position offers a salary of £27,711 pro rata, within a supportive and outstanding-rated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a childcare setting (experience with 2-3s preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and monitor children's learning according to their individual needs.

Skills

Passion for working with young children

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to plan and monitor children's learning

Paediatric First Aid qualification

Education

Relevant childcare qualifications (Minimum Level 3)

Job description

Overview

The Governing Body of Morland Area C of E Primary School and Mini Morlanders Pre-School are looking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner for our brand new 2-3 year old nursery room.

This post is temporary fixed for a year, in the first instance, due to uncertainty around pupil numbers.

Westmorland and Furness Grade, PCD7 FTE Salary £27,711 (A) pro rata. Hours full time – 45 hours per week, over 5 days. This is a term time only position. The opportunity to job share this role is available.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for working with young children.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to plan, deliver and monitor children’s learning and development according to their individual needs and achievements.
• Relevant childcare qualifications (Minimum Level 3).
• Experience in a childcare setting (experience with 2-3s preferred).
• Paediatric First Aid qualification.

About the School and Safeguarding

Our recent Ofsted inspection (December 2024) graded our Early Years as outstanding. We are proud of the opportunities that we provide our children with and have a dedicated staff team who work together towards our ethos ‘A small school for all, making a big difference’.

Morland Area C of E Primary School and Mini Morlanders Pre-School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils. The school engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (to include a children’s barred list check), references, and Right to Work in the UK.

Application Process

An application pack can be requested from Emma Williamson, EYFS Lead – [e-mail]. All applications, including a completed application form and a supporting letter of no more than 1 side of A4, should be emailed to [e-mail] before the closing date below, for the attention of Mrs Williamson and Governing Body.

Closing date for applications is Friday 5th September 2025, at 12 Noon. Interviews will be held the week commencing 8th September 2025 – you will be contacted directly if invited to attend.

If you have not heard from us by that date, then your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Contact Morland Area CofE Primary School

Morland Area CofE Primary School
Morland
Penrith
CA10 3AT