Job Introduction
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Salary: Point Range: Dependent upon experience and qualifications
SCP 2-4 £22,115 (£11.49/hr) to £22,462 (£11.67/hr) FTE, pro rata, term time only (38 weeks).
Uplifted payments when deputising for the Nursery Manager to TA2 (SCP 5-6): £22,817 (£13.30 /hr) to £23,179 (£13.51/hr) FTE. Hourly rates shown are based on current pay scales and are subject to confirmation for the successful candidate.
Hours: 33
Location: Laugh N Learn Nursery
Fixed Term Contract - July 2027
Post: Nursery Practitioner
Pay: Dependent upon experience and qualifications
Start date: September 2026, TBC upon appointment
Contract type: 33 hours per week, permanent.
Broadway First School is expanding its Laugh ‘N’ Learn Nursery provision for babies and children from 9 months old.
The governors of Broadway First School are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and highly committed Nursery Practitioner to contribute to this new chapter for the school. Our Nursery Practitioner will ideally hold a minimum of a Level 2 approved qualification together with experience of working in a nursery setting with babies and toddlers. You will have a secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage recognising your responsibilities towards Safeguarding, Special Educational Needs and other legislative requirements for working with young children. You will have a strong commitment to leading and delivering high-quality care to young people and be able to demonstrate the school’s ethos and values within the setting through your daily work.
The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to thrive in a thriving setting whilst benefiting from the support of Broadway First School staff and procedures already in place. We strongly welcome school visits so that you can see our wonderful school for yourself.
We can offer you:
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A high-quality learning environment.
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An opportunity to shape a new nursery setting with support from school staff and existing procedures and policies.
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A school that believes in growing the skills and knowledge of its staff
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The opportunity to make a real difference to our community and its children
We would love you to join us if you…
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believe children should feel safe, valued and cared for
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have knowledge and experience of the Early Years
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are committed to further improving your own practice and qualifications
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understand how children learn and develop
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a clear understanding of what working with babies and toddlers entails
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are passionate and committed to delivering the highest of standards
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are a great team player willing to go the extra mile
Application deadline: Monday 31st August 2026 – We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
Interview date: Friday 4th September 2026
Provisional Start date: ASAP - to be agreed upon appointment.
We would encourage you to visit our school website, http://www.broadway.worcs.sch.uk as well as our Facebook page to learn more about the school and existing preschool. Visits to the school are encouraged. Please phone the school to make an appointment. To request an application pack please email the school on
[email protected] Only fully completed application forms will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Our Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here.
Broadway First School
Lime Tree Avenue
Broadway
Worcestershire
WR12 7BD
Phone: 01386 852485
Website: www.broadway.worcs.sch.uk
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.
Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
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