At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young children's development in a nurturing nursery environment.
- Company: Join St. Martin's CE Primary Academy, a thriving school with a dynamic leadership team.
- Benefits: Enjoy term-time hours, wellness support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse community that values kindness and inclusion.
- Why this job: Help shape a brand-new nursery and make a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Experience with nursery-aged children and a passion for early development.
The predicted salary is between 26775 - 32725 £ per year.
This is a term-time role for 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, which equates to 0.85FTE.
The successful candidate will support high-quality provision for our first nursery cohort.
- You'll work closely with the Early Years Lead and our Reception team to:
- Foster curiosity, creativity and care in a safe, nurturing environment
- Provide play-based learning tailored to the needs and interests of 3-4 year olds
- Support speech, language and early communication through thoughtful adult interaction
- Embed routines that support independence and confidence
- Be a key adult for children in their crucial early years of development Has experience working with nursery-aged children and understands the EYFS framework
- Is passionate about early development and school readiness
- Builds strong, trusting relationships with young children and their families
- Brings positivity, flexibility, and initiative to a team environment
- Values inclusion and celebrates the diversity of our community Following our recent Ofsted inspection, where St Martin's was judged to be meeting the expected standard across all areas, we are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our dedicated Nursery team.
37.5 hours per week | 8am-4pm | Term Time Only | Start: 4th January 2027 St.
Martin's CE Primary Academy was proud to open its brand new nursery provision for 3 and 4 year-olds in September 2025 and we're looking for a warm, skilled Early Years Practitioner to help us grow and offer increased capacity to the local community.
It is our hope that we will be able to open our Nursery to 2 year old's this academic year.
Our school, part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, has recently undergone rapid improvement and is thriving under a dynamic new leadership team.
Under Executive Headteacher Ollie Martindale (also Head at nearby St.
Peter's CE Primary Academy), we are creating a culture of high expectations, kindness and inclusion from our oldest pupils to our very youngest learners.,
- Be part of building something new - shaping our nursery from the ground up
- Work in a happy, diverse school where children are known for their kindness and curiosity
- Access a wide range of wellbeing support and professional development
- Be part of a Trust that champions collaboration, integrity and aspiration
Are you passionate about giving young children the very best start in life?
Are you nurturing, imaginative, and excited by the chance to help shape a brand-new setting?
This could be the role for you.
We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development.
Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness
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Early Years Practitioner in Salisbury employer: Diocese Of Salisbury Academy Trust
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Contact Details:
Diocese Of Salisbury Academy Trust Recruitment Team
