MopbileNursery Practitioner in Desford

This is an exciting opportunity to join a warm, dynamic and supportive early years environment, working closely with staff and children to deliver high-quality childcare and learning experiences. Based across all three of our nurseries, you will also be part of the wider LiFE Multi-Academy Trust. Our nurseries are located across Leicestershire, including Ibstock Nursery in Ibstock, Bosworth Academy Day Nursery in Desford, and Teddies Nursery in Countesthorpe.

We value our early years practitioners highly and are committed to providing continuous professional development—especially important in the ever-evolving world of early childhood education.

• To contribute to the high-quality care, learning, and development of children in the early years setting, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
• Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of age-appropriate learning activities that promote children’s development across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
• Observe and assess children’s development, maintaining accurate records and contributing to reports on progress.
• Promote children’s independence, social skills, and self-confidence through structured and free-play activities.
• Support children’s health, wellbeing, and safety, including following safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the wider early years team to ensure continuity of care and high standards of practice.
• Contribute to the planning and preparation of resources and the learning environment to meet the needs of all children.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and reflective practice to continually improve skills and practice.
• Assist with transitions, including supporting children moving into school or new settings, ensuring a smooth and positive experience.

• To support the vision statement and ethos of the Trust and Trust schools and nurseries.
• To attend and benefit from appropriate in-house and external meetings and training opportunities.
• To undertake training in accordance with job requirements and performance reviews.
• To comply with the requirements of equal opportunities, Child Protection, data protection, copyright, Health & Safety and other relevant legislation and college policy.

To apply, please visit E-Teach to complete an application form by 9am on Friday 30th January 2026. CVs will not be accepted. Please note: If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy early—so we encourage early applications. Interviews will take place as soon as possible.

As a Trust, we believe that every member of staff plays a pivotal role in achieving our core value of ‘Bringing Learning to LiFE’. Our values and ethos run throughout each school and nursery’s unique culture, and we are committed to working together to achieve the best outcomes for our children and to serve our local communities.

LiFE Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.

The closing date for completed applications is 20th July, with interviews taking place during the week commencing as soon as possible.

Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach. Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day. If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact the school or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.