Qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Do you have experience working with 2-4 year olds? Do you believe in providing all children with a creative, stimulating and safe learning environment? Do you hold an Early Years level 3 qualification?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to our well-established preschool at the heart of our village community. We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Enjoy planning and creating fun learning experiences for children and respond to the individual strengths and needs of the children in their care;
• Are committed to delivering exciting learning experiences in stimulating environments;
• Experience of working with pre-school aged children (being able to sing in or out of tune in front of a small crowd is essential!);
• Ability to promote the general progress and well-being of children, you must be able to make every child feel safe and special;
• Are committed to working with families to ensure the best outcomes for the children in our care.
• Hold one of the qualifications listed in the application pack.

In return for your hard work and dedication we can offer you:

• Incredibly enthusiastic, engaging and fun children (and colleagues) ;
• Opportunities for collaborative working with wider school staff, including the added potential to access coaching and mentoring support;
• The support of a leadership team that is dedicated to improving life chances for every child;
• 30 hours per week, 8.45am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday
• Term time only contract of 38 weeks
• Offer a Local Government Pension Scheme

Located in the village of Sutton, Cambridgeshire and just seven miles from the Cathedral City of Ely, we are on a journey to become the highly regarded, outstanding education providers our community deserves.

We have enthusiastic children, supportive staff team, parents and committed governors, as well as positive engagement within our school, other local schools and the wider community. You will be part of a friendly, helpful, supportive, hardworking team where we STRIVE to enhance the life chances of all pupils in our care.

Sutton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

CV applications will not be considered. Visits to the school are very welcome - please contact the school office. We will only progress applications where the relevant qualification is held by the applicant.

Closing date: Midday Thursday 23th November 2026

Interview date: Week beginning Monday 30th November 2026