We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our thriving Early Years setting. Our School offers a nurturing, structured and inspiring environment where boys aged 2–4 begin their educational journey with curiosity, confidence and joy.
Key Responsibilities
- Early Years provision — effectively deliver the EYFS, ensuring the individual needs and interests of the children are met.
- Child development — Support social, emotional and cognitive development through purposeful play and structured activities.
- Pastoral care — Provide warm, attentive care tailored to the needs of young boys.
- Classroom environment — Maintain a safe, stimulating and well‑organised learning space.
- Team collaboration — Work closely with colleagues to provide an inclusive and enabling environment in which all boys can play, develop and learn.
Successful candidates will:
- Have previous experience of working within a childcare setting
- Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years or higher qualification
- Have an understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
- Be able to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team
- Have strong communication skills and a nurturing approach
Hours of work will be 8.00am-4.00pm Monday through Friday (40 hours per week). Our Nursery setting is open for 48 weeks per year.
Applications should be made by completing the School’s standard application form (CVs alone will not be accepted). An application form and job description can be obtained from the School website www.altprep.co.uk/jobs or by messaging the School via Indeed.
Closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 8 June. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 16 June.
Altrincham Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
APS is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,133.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years or higher qualification?
Work Location: In person
