Foundation Stage Practitioner

To support increased nursery provision, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, patient and motivated Foundation Stage Practitioner to join our team at Chulmleigh Primary School.

The successful candidate will work with the teacher and senior staff to ensure a creative learning environment within the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The role will involve high-quality practice through a range of interesting and stimulating activities and supervision of individuals and groups of children in the nursery or foundation stage unit.

We are delighted to offer this permanent appointment. Ideally, the successful candidate will be available to cover from January 2027.

Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• Hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Hold suitable Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualifications
• Excellent communication skills
• Patience and positivity
• The ability to support colleagues, use positive behaviour management strategies and ensure the school continues its excellent provision for all pupils

The working pattern will be two days per week, to include Tuesday, from 08.30 am – 3:30 pm - allowing for a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. However, due to the popularity of the provision, the ideal candidate will have flexibility to work additional hours on a casual basis when required.

The role is term time only (38 weeks per year).

The candidate pack (including job description) and application form are available in the attachment section below. Please download and complete the application form and email it to [email removed] by 10 am on Tuesday 24th November 2026. All applications will be acknowledged.

Closing Date: 10 am Tuesday, 24th November 2026

Interview Date: Monday, 3rd December 2026