Nursery Practitioner

Abbey Primary School is delighted to be opening a brand-new nursery provision for children aged 2-3 years in September 2026. This exciting development will provide a high-quality early years environment for our local community and support children in getting the very best start in life. We are now seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioners to join our friendly and supportive Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new provision from the very beginning and help shape a nurturing, stimulating environment for our youngest learners. The nursery will operate Monday to Friday, from 7:15am to 6:15pm, 49 weeks per year (closed over Christmas and one week in August). We are offering shift patterns of either: 7:15am - 12:45pm 11:30am - 6:00pm Alternative working patterns may be considered for the right candidate. If you are passionate about early years education and would like to play a key role in this exciting new venture, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for individuals who: Hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent) Are positive, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting young children’s development Are committed to providing high-quality care and learning opportunities Work well as part of a team and contribute to a supportive, collaborative environment Willow Learning Trust can offer you: Be part of an exciting new nursery provision from its launch Work within a welcoming, experienced and supportive Early Years team and contribute to a successful and thriving school community Opportunity to take advantage of Benenden Healthcare at a discounted rate Salary Sacrifice schemes for cycle to work Long service awards A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support/advice on a wide array of areas The Willow Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting our pupils and staff and therefore have a rigorous recruitment process which includes assessing candidates’ suitability to work with children. We expect all staff to share this commitment and hold an enhanced DBS disclosure. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.