Early Years Practitioner - Pre School Room LeadEDV/2026/MMPS/12029

About This Role

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

Recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification to Lead our Pre School Room.

Hours

17.5 hours a week, term time only 39 working weeks. 8.30 till 12pm Monday to Friday.

Contract

Permanent NJC K Grade.

Actual Salary

£10,245.76 to £10,741.27.

Vacancy Details

Mountford Manor Primary School is a friendly, vibrant primary school based in Swindon. At Mountford Manor, our vision is to provide a caring and vibrant community where each individual is challenged and inspired to reach their full potential and develop a zest for lifelong learning. We work to provide all pupils with a solid academic footing, which ensures every child reaches their full potential, especially in the key areas of English, maths, science, and computing. Our school also aims to help children develop as people, secure in knowing who they are and what they want from life. In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated GOOD in all areas—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and outstanding Early Years Practitioner to join our hard‑working and committed team in Early Years. If you are looking to continue your Early Years career in a challenging and rewarding role within our school, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential.

All About You

• Be experienced and knowledgeable in the EYFS curriculum.
• Hold a relevant Early Years qualification.
• Be positive and passionate about providing high standards of care and education in our Early Years settings.

Why Work for us?

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federation multi‑academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, Save Money On Holidays, Clothing And Much More

• Discounts for Teachers – All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

Ready to Apply?

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like come and join us, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Safeguarding, Equality and Inclusion

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.