At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide outstanding care and education for children aged 3 months to 4 years.
- Company: Join a thriving Multi Academy Trust focused on collaboration and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a supportive team and excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 childcare qualification and experience working in teams required.
The predicted salary is between 24796 - 26824 £ per year.
Education Impact Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Nursery Practitioner to join Lime Tree Nursery.
Salary: Grade 2 - £24,796 - £26,824
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all year round
Contract type: Permanent
Start Date: August 2026
Closing date: 26 June 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 6 July 2026
About the Nursery: Lime Tree nursery caters for mainstream children from 3 months to 4 years old, operating from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities: We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner who can maintain outstanding practice in an exciting, innovative environment. This role offers the opportunity for career progression and building relationships with staff and parents while delivering excellent care for the children.
Qualifications:
- A relevant Level 3 childcare qualification
- Experience of working with teams
- Ability to motivate and inspire others
- Passion for providing the highest quality of childcare possible
- Ability to work on own initiative
- In-depth knowledge of the EYFS, relevant policies, legislation & safeguarding
Benefits:
- A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee
- A committed, hardworking team striving to provide the best education for all students
- Comprehensive induction and probation support with regular opportunities for professional development and growth
- 10 staff training days across the academic year; some may require training outside normal working hours
- An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App – including free confidential support, access to a GP 24/7, and counselling
- Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers via the BHSF App
- Access to a generous pension scheme (LGPS for support staff or TPS for Teachers)
- Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata
- Family friendly policies
- Onsite parking at all sites
Contact & Application: For an informal visit to the nursery prior to making a formal application, please email Andrea Nelson, Nursery Manager: A.Nelson@lime-tree-nursery.co.uk.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity, and right to work. All applicants will need to provide two suitable references.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and requires the ability to speak fluent English. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Please note that only Trust application forms will be accepted. We will not read accompanying CVs. If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Grade 2 Nursery Practitioner - Lime Tree Nursery employer: WMJobs
At Lime Tree Nursery, part of the Education Impact Academy Trust, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee. With a strong commitment to professional development, generous annual leave, and family-friendly policies, we offer a supportive environment for Nursery Practitioners to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families in North Birmingham.
