Job Description

Nursery

: Margaret McMillan Nursery School

Salary

FTE- 28,766-29,972 per year 13.83 to 14.41 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience).

Location

: Plymouth City Centre

We are looking for a full time or part time, experienced Pre-School Lead Practitioner to join our vibrant Nursery.

Full time 40 hours per week Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 5.45pm with an hour's lunch break unpaid.

Part time 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday with a half hour lunch break unpaid.

Part time 28.75 hours per week Monday to Friday between 9.15am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday with a half hour lunch break unpaid.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews Discounted childcare Professional Development programme opportunities for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey 3 Paid Whole Staff Team Training Days 31 days annual leave (to include Bank Holidays) Non-contact time within working hours for planning and admin Guaranteed week off in August and between Christmas and New Year For the right candidate we could offer term-time only working, as we have a collapsed curriculum during holiday periods with learning based around individual passions/discrete teaching opportunities.
Why Margaret McMillan?

We are driven by our values of respecting ourselves, each other, and our world. If your values align, you'd be a great fit to join team.

We are proud of the nursery's outstanding reputation, ethos, the enthusiastic dedicated team, and warm and exciting atmosphere. We truly believe it is a wonderful place to work.

Did you know, Margaret McMillan Nursery School Charity has been established since 1935 supporting the lives of thousands of children and their families. Being a not for profit organisation means all monies received are reinvested in the Nursery to benefit the children and our staff.

What we're looking for

Essential - Hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification Desirable - Hold either Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS), or a full and relevant Level 6 Early Years Qualification Previous experience working within the Early Years sector at a Room Lead level At least two years post qualification experience working within the Early Years sector Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
Margaret McMillan Nursery is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care. Applicants must be willing to undergo all child protection screening appropriate to the post.

Please email for application form and for further information.

We welcome visits to the setting prior to application.

Ideally to start on 3rd November 2025, but would consider later start date of January 2026.

Closing date for applications Friday 24th October.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,776.00-29,972.00 per year

Experience:

Pre School Lead: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person