Job Description

Kirkley Nursey

Address:

Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0UL

Salary:

12.60 per hour

Hours:

26 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only

Contract:

Fixed term until 31 August 2026. Required from January 2026

Reference:

8042
Range of hours between, 8 am - 5.30 pm, morning and afternoon sessions, or full days.


Due to our increasing number of children, we are looking for a

EYFS Level 3 Practitioner

you to join the EYFS team at our facility

Kirkley Nursery

and Centre of Excellence within Kirkley Children's Centre. To support the Head of Service EYFS in the delivery of exceptional provision. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and share best practice in modern facilities.

You will:

have current knowledge of EYFS requirements, policy and legislation be able to assist with the planning and delivery of the curriculum using the EYFS curriculum for guidance have a real passion and drive for working with and educating children demonstrate outstanding classroom practice hold a relevant level 3 or above childcare qualification be able to commit to attendance at regular safeguarding training sessions be able to adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines be able to maintain confidentiality have good Mathematics, English and ICT skills demonstrate good communication skills, both verbally and in writing use own initiative and support day-to-day nursery room routines be skilled in supporting children's learning, including pupils with SEND have a desire to progress professional development and skills and to participate in nursery and trust CPD opportunities have a good understanding of safeguarding processes and procedures believe in building strong Parent Partnerships to provide cohesive learning to children be willing to travel to other school sites as required.

We will offer you:

a comprehensive staff induction program full support and training from a wider team a wide range of staff benefits an extensive wellbeing support package the opportunity for career progression within the trust personalised performance management a bespoke package of CPD as required.

Qualifications:

Level 3 or higher in Early Years Childcare.


Grade C /4+ Mathematics and English.


Good level of computer literacy.


Paediatric First Aid (preferable).

Line manager:

Head of Service: Nursery

To find out more

Please read the

(pdf)

and

Professional Standards for Early Years Practitioners (pdf)

For further information, please email

April Bunn

on

a.bunn@consortiumtrust.org.uk

or call

01502 273118

.

How to apply

Please complete the

Application Form (word)

Please email your completed application to

April Bunn

on

a.bunn@consortiumtrust.org.uk

Closing date: 1 pm, 17 November 2025.

Interview date: 26 November 2025.

The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks.