Job Description

Speedwell Nursery School

Part of Little Hayes and Speedwell Nursery Schools Federation

Two -Threes room Early Years Practitioner BG5

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8.15am - 3.30pm. Weds 8.15am - 4.30pm

13.05-13.26 per hour dependent on experience

Fixed term contract until the end of Academic year

33.5 hours per week Term time only

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner who:

Is committed to building warm, respectful key person relationships with 2, 3 and 4 year olds and their families

Can scaffold children's learning

Can work with the team to create and maintain an inspiring learning environment

Has excellent communication skills and can work positively in a team

Is observant to all children's attempts to communicate and can foster children's skills to express themselves. Can work with the team to ensure all children's safety in our busy nursery environment Is committed to work inclusively to promote the well being and development of all children

In return we can offer

A leadership and governor team that is committed to improving outcomes for children and their families High quality professional learning opportunities A warm, encouraging and welcoming team A fabulous purpose built indoor and outdoor learning environment Term time only working with 4 weeks paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rota)
Speedwell Nursery School is a learning community where children, families and staff learn with and from each other in a spirit of mutual respect. We have a fabulous outside learning environment and dedicated indoor spaces for our two, three and four year olds. We are looking to recruit new team members to build on our long tradition of high quality nursery education.

Visits are encouraged and very welcome. We are keen to meet you, show you around and talk in more detail about the roles available.

Closing date:

Sunday 25th January 2026

Interviews to be held:

Monday 27th January2026

Please see the and Person Specification for a more detailed overview of the key elements of the job.

How to apply

Download the BCC Application form and email directly to the Nursery. For further information, please refer to the and Person Specification. To be shortlisted for interview, you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential/desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

We are keen to develop a staff team that reflects the community we serve, at present, male colleagues and black and minority ethnic colleagues are under represented on our staff team and we would welcome applications from these groups with relevant qualifications and experience.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: 13.05-13.26 per hour

Expected hours: 33.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person