Job Description

Grace Cook Primary School and Nursery

, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1GG

2 posts available

Salary:

24,404 per annum, pro rata (12.65 per hour)

Post 1

20,364 actual salary

Hours:

Post 1:

37 hours per week,

Post 2

: 25 hours per week (7.45am - 12.45pm). Both posts term time only.

Contract:

Post 1:

1 year fixed term contract

Post 2:

Maternity cover. Both required from September 2025.

Reference:

7493

Looking for an Exciting New Opportunity? This Could Be It!



Grace Cook Primary and Nursery School, based in Stowmarket, opened its doors in September 2022--and we're growing fast! As we continue to build on our early success, we're looking to welcome enthusiastic and dedicated new members to our Early Years team.



We're proud of our positive, supportive working environment, where every staff member is encouraged to reach their full potential. At Grace Cook, we value ambition, collaboration, and a genuine passion for working with young children. In return, we offer continuous professional development and opportunities to grow your career within a vibrant and forward-thinking school community.

Grace Cook Primary and Nursery School

are looking for motivated, inspiring, and hardworking

Early Years Practitioners

to join our nursery team. You'll need to bring energy, creativity, and a strong understanding of child development and the EYFS curriculum. A Level 3 qualification (or higher) is desirable.



This role will involve working in one of our nursery rooms--either with our 2-year-olds or our 3 - 4-year-olds--and you'll play a key role in supporting both our new and existing children during this exciting time of growth.



If you're passionate about early education and ready to make a difference in a nurturing, ambitious setting, we'd love to hear from you!



Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something special. Apply now and help shape the future at Grace Cook. We look forward to hearing from you.

To find out more:

To arrange an informal meeting/ visit to discuss the role with

Lisa Mayes

, our Headteacher, please contact

Laura Ward

at:

office@gracecook.omat.org.uk

01449 833094

Visit our website:

www.gracecook.omat.org.uk

Read the

job description (word)

How to apply:

Complete an

application form (word)

and

equal opportunities form (word)

and send to:

office@gracecook.omat.org.uk

Closing date: 9am, Monday, 16 June 2025.

Interview date: Wednesday, 18 and Thursday, 19 June 2025

Orwell MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be interviewed in line with our safer recruitment procedures and the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Our school is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.