Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse - Ridgeway Primary Academy

Overview

Ridgeway Primary Academy (part of Primitas Learning Partnership) seeks an Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse for Sunny Days Nursery. The nursery provides full day care from 7.00 am – 6.00 pm for children aged six weeks to five years and is open all year (except bank holidays and a week between Christmas and New Year). The academy has a Good Ofsted rating and is a founding member of Primitas Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust making a positive difference in the local community.

Salary, Contract and Hours

Salary Grade 3, SCP 4 £25,185 (Actual salary £22,212 per annum depending on years’ service).
Contract: Permanent, whole year.
Holidays: 25 days, plus statutory public holiday entitlements and two discretionary days.
Hours: 32.5 hrs per week, 6.5 hrs per day, Monday to Friday.
Start Date: 1st March 2026 or as soon as possible after this date.

About the role

Ridgeway Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse to work within our Sunny Days Nursery. The nursery provides full day care provision and we aim to create a lively, creative environment for children. The post is within a setting that operates year-round with some closures for holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide the highest levels of care and education for all children attending the settings.
• Contribute to a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Undertake the role of key person.
• Supervise and support children at all times and ensure that all children are kept safe.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the Primitas values are maintained.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, colleagues and visitors.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers.

We are looking for someone who

• Has a positive attitude and creative ideas that inspire children to learn; is passionate about providing high standards of care and education to meet the individual needs of our children.
• Takes pride in maintaining positive working partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers.
• Has good verbal and written communication skills.
• Has a commitment to continuing professional development.
• Holds an NVQ L2 or L3 in Childcare; has experience of working with children in an EYFS setting (paid or placements) – desirable but not essential.

Benefits

At our nursery, we value colleagues and offer a range of benefits alongside a competitive pay scale, including:

• Access to continued professional development; Flexible hours and an understanding that work needs to work for you.
• Childcare discount; Access to free counselling services.
• A supportive team environment.
• A wellbeing-focused leadership team and wellness programmes.
• Competitive salary.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to free gym membership.
• Option to join a healthcare plan at a reduced rate.

Ridgeway Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, online check and references. You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of qualifications and suitable references.

To apply, please complete the application form and equality and diversity monitoring form and return to Mrs Judith Crook, PA to the Co-Headteachers, j.crook@ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk; CVs will not be accepted. Applications should be made on the Primitas application form (link found at the bottom of the advert). Applications can be emailed to j.crook@ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk.

Closing date and interview

Closing date: Tuesday 3 February 2026, 5.00 pm.
Interview date: W/C 9 February 2026.