Nursery Practitioners

The Nursery has exciting plans for the years ahead, and we need proactive, problem‑solving team players to help build on our current success and continue enhancing the experience for the youngest members of the St Anne's community! The Priory Learning Trust is looking to recruit two Nursery Practitioners to work at our Little Learners Nursery at St Anne's Church Academy in Weston‑super‑Mare. Little Learners Nursery is located in the heart of West Wick within St Anne's Church Academy. We welcome children aged 2 years and above to learn, explore and have fun through play.

St Anne's Church Academy offers Little Learners access to wonderful facilities such as the trim trail, large dining and sports hall, the playing fields, and the learning street where the children can use a fully equipped kitchen for cooking activities. At Little Learners Nursery we understand and celebrate the unique qualities in every child and we ensure our Nursery is an enjoyable and positive experience for all of the children in our care. Our three classrooms – Adventurers, Explorers and Discoverers – have access to outstanding resources and learning opportunities, with the outside area being an extension of the classroom. Our outdoor areas are equipped with natural, loose‑parts resources, and we encourage children to be inquisitive and use their imagination to develop their play and learning. Little Learners are offered inclusive extra‑curricular activities such as Forest School, yoga, Stretch and Grow and gymnastics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Monitoring and Evaluation processes and requirements as requested by the Nursery Manager or Deputy Managers.
• Participate in ensuring Little Learners Nursery complies with OFSTED regulations and other requirements as agreed.
• Participate in maintaining the resources and equipment as required to ensure smooth and safe running of the Nursery facilities.

Qualifications

• A good standard of education – 3 or more GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C/Level 4 minimum.
• Previous experience of working in a school or nursery setting.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• A full and relevant Early Years qualification to level three or above is also desirable.

Benefits

• The PLaTform – Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre and exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield – Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and dependents, with 24/7 GP line and healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees for parents and grandparents at our Academy pre‑schools.
• Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
• CPD opportunities both internally and externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive and inspiring colleagues.
• Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health, and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Flu vaccinations.

Information

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, with a varying level of responsibility across roles. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre‑employment checking process, including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical fitness, right to work in the UK and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching/management check. Online searches of shortlisted candidates may also be conducted. We care for the wellbeing of our staff – our role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Unfortunately, the Priory Learning Trust is unable to support anyone needing a sponsorship of employment at this time.