Nursery Practitioner

Burton and South Derbyshire College; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Burton upon Trent is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner for a full-time role during term time (39 hours per week). The successful candidate will implement curriculum in line with the EYFS framework and engage with children to support their development. Benefits include generous holiday plans, a supportive work environment, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity. The closing date for applications is 12 noon, Thursday 5th February 2026.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Generous holiday plans

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working policies

Excellent staff training programme

Access to onsite gym

Staff discounts at fine dining restaurant

Qualifications

• Dedicated and passionate about early childhood education.
• Ability to implement curriculum aligned with EYFS.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with children.

Responsibilities

• Implement Room curriculum in line with EYFS framework.
• Organize stimulating activities for children's learning.
• Support individual children's needs effectively.
• Collaborate with team members for a cohesive environment.

Skills

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework

Child communication

Team collaboration

Job description

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Nursery Practitioner, Full Time, Term Time

Nursery Practitioner Full time, 39 hours per week
Term Time, 40 weeks per year
Salary: £12.78 per hour
Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Implementing Room curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Setting up and organizing stimulating activities that promote learning and development.
• Engaging and effectively communicating with the children to support their individual needs.
• Collaborating with team members to ensure a cohesive and supportive environment for the children\'s growth.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and eager to contribute to a nurturing and enriching environment, we would love to hear from you.

Working hours

• Monday: 08:15am - 4:45pm
• Tuesday: 08:00am - 4:45pm
• Thursday: 08:15am - 5:30pm
• Friday: 08:15 - 4:00pm

Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

Application information

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Thursday 5th February 2026. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.