Location: St Mary’s Priory CE Infant and Nursery School (Formerly Plympton St Mary’s Infant School), 8 Market Road, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1QW
Role: Nursery Nurse
Contract Term: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027
Salary: Grade SC3, SCP 8 – 11 actual per year £7,764 (FTE £27,709)
Hours: 12 hours per week – between 8:30am and 3:30pm
Closing Date: 9am on 3rd September 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 15th September 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Nurse who believes in creating a fun, engaging, and supportive environment where young children can thrive? Are you passionate about early childhood development and excited by the opportunity to help shape a new provision? If so, St Mary’s Priory Church of England Infant and Nursery School could be the perfect place for you.
We are looking for a dedicated and nurturing Nursery Nurse to join our Early Years team. Our school-based nursery opened to three-and four-year-olds in September 2025 and has grown into a thriving EYFS provision. This is a fantastic time to become part of an ambitious and welcoming school community.
In this role, you will:
- Support high-quality learning and care for children in our Reception and Nursery classes.
- Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that encourages children to explore, play, and develop.
- Work closely with the class teacher and Early Years staff to plan and deliver engaging learning experiences.
- Support children’s individual developmental needs through a warm and responsive approach.
- Build strong relationships with parents and carers, supporting the wider school community.
Our school is situated in Plympton, Plymouth and we share a leadership team across our two sites of St Mary’s Priory CE Infant and Nursery School and St Mary’s Priory Junior School (formerly Old Priory Junior School). We are popular schools because of our high expectations and because our school values underpin all that we do. Our core value is love and we aim to show that in everything that we do in our schools: in our lives as teachers; in our relationships with the children and their families; and in our determination to provide the best learning and pastoral experiences for all of our children. The schools are part of St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration.
In joining St Mary’s Priory, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. You will have the opportunity to develop your teaching and leadership skills in an environment that has a strong focus on CPD whatever career stage you are at. As a Church of England school, you will be happy to support the Anglican ethos through our school values.
When completing an application please ensure you address all aspects of the person specification and list any additional subject strengths.
We welcome applications from experienced colleagues.
Please visit the below link for information on how to apply:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies
Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies
Our commitment to EDI
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.
Pay: £7,764.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
