Early Years Practitioner
37 hours per week, Term Time Only. A job share would be considered.
Fixed Term Contract until August 2027, with a possibility of extending depending on needs of the children.
Scale C (£25,186 - £26,244 fte) pro rata to £21,543 - £22,448 per annum (pay award pending)
If you have a passion for delivering high quality care and inspiring little minds, our Early Years Practitioner opportunity will be perfect for you.
Bushy Leaze is more than a nursery. As an attachment and trauma-aware school with a dedicated SEND Hub and Family Support Team, we provide outstanding support for children, families and staff. We would love for you to join us and find out for yourself how much we care about our staff, children and families.
What You'll Bring:
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A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
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At least one year's experience in an Early Years setting.
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Strong knowledge of the EYFS.
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A belief that children learn best through play.
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A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and partnership with families.
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Excellent communication skills and a warm, approachable manner.
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The ability to celebrate every child's unique learning journey.
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A commitment to professional growth and teamwork.
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Experience of supporting children with SEND would be advantageous.
What You'll Do:
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Act as a Key Person for a group of children.
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Plan engaging learning experiences based on children's interests and development.
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Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
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Support children's wellbeing, learning and development.
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Contribute to observations, assessments and record keeping.
Why Choose Bushy Leaze?
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Supportive and experienced team.
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High-quality professional development opportunities.
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Wellbeing support available 24/7.
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Staff discount scheme.
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Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Priority nursery places for staff children aged 2-4 years.
Visits to the Nursery are warmly welcomed, so please contact the office to arrange one. We look forward to meeting you!
To request an application pack or arrange a visit, please contact 01420 87675 or adminoffice@bushyleaze.hants.sch.uk. Closing date 4th September 2026.
If a good candidate applies we may recruit earlier.
Governors Required
If you feel like an exciting challenge and helping to shape the future of a unique setting, then why not become a governor at Bushy Leaze.
A Governing Body is designed to reflect the community in which the school is situated. Our Governors come from different backgrounds, but all with a common desire to take an active role in the life of the Centre. They encourage new ideas, support staff and act as critical friends to discuss issues relevant to the management of the nursery.
Governors are elected to serve for 4 years and meet six times a year at Bushy Leaze, as well as attend ad-hoc meetings (e.g. the Pay Committee), carry out visits and training.
Governing bodies have a strong focus on three core functions:
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Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
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holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its children, and the performance management of staff
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overseeing the financial performance of the nursery and making sure its money is well spent
For more information, contact our Chair of Governors
