Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Polaris Multi Academy Trust.
About this Role
We are a successful growing Multi Academy Trust with a family of 2 private day care nurseries, 1 secondary school and 5 primary schools and in our care.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our expanding Trust, at an exciting time in our journey, with superb opportunities to develop and progress your career in a business that is growing rapidly.
Job Overview
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational person to join a strong team of Nursery Practitioners at our nursery, Smarties.
We have a relentless focus on working to provide the best possible support and care to each and every one of our children to ensure that they reach their full potential.
Core Purpose
To deliver the highest standards of care, support and challenge to the children at Smarties Nursery, resulting in:
- providing child centred care that results in happy children and parents
- the delivery of engaging learning for all children
- to always work positively and respectfully as an individual and as part of the team
Hours of work
Monday to Friday; flexible shifts (40 hours per week)
What we offer
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Sick Pay entitlement
- Heavily discounted childcare
- Loyalty Bonus Scheme
- Long Service Bonus Scheme
- Referral Scheme
- Recognition Awards
- YouStar Employee Benefit Scheme including access to discounts and offers
- Flexible Working
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Company Pension
- Opportunities to share and develop good practice.
What you offer
- Experience of working as a Nursery Practitioner in a childcare setting.
- Completed CWDC, relevant NVQ Level 3 Childcare qualification.
- Understand the importance of Safeguarding policies and procedures, importance of H&S, and food hygiene in the workplace.
- A team player is essential.
Please review the attached applicant information pack for full details of the job description and position specification for this role.
Completed online application forms must be submitted by 11.59pm on 30 July 2026.
Proposed Interview date: 03 August 2026.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.
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