Early Years Practitioner

Join Our Warm and Welcoming Nursery Team at Exeter - a Learning Community!

Role: Early Years Practitioner

Contract: Maternity Cover 6-12 months

Hours/weeks: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Salary: Grade G point 8-13 (£25,992 to £27,711 FTE) pro-rated depending on working hours and weeks

Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner with a heart for nurturing little learners? Our Exeter - a Learning Community school nursery is looking for an experienced professional to join our vibrant, child-centred environment, where every day is filled with imagination, discovery, and joy.

At our school, we believe that early childhood is a time of wonder, and our nurturing environment reflects just that. With a curriculum rooted in play, exploration, and discovery, you'll be part of a team that truly values every child's voice and individuality.

Exeter - a Learning Community is part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning, Multi-Academy Trust. The Trust is committed to developing a family of schools whose purpose is to inspire the futures of us all through learning together.

Why work with us?:

‘The children are viewed as individuals and their interests and needs are always at the heart of our practice.’

‘I have gained so much knowledge since being here through the CPD and working with the team’

‘There is an open working environment where our voices are heard. I have a healthy work-life balance and for the first time have been able to attend my own child’s sports day!’

‘I love that we are team of individuals, all with our own skills but we all work together!’

‘We’re looking for a team player, who fits into our group of friendly, fun individuals - and isn’t afraid to get messy!’

Nursery Team

What we offer:

• A supportive leadership team that prioritises staff voice and wellbeing
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career growth
• A caring and inclusive ethos where every team member is valued
• A beautiful learning environment with engaging indoor and outdoor spaces
• A chance to make a lasting impact during the most formative years of a child's life

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing initiatives and resources
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to school-wide events, training, and enrichment opportunities

If you're ready to bring your experience and passion to a team that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Potential candidates are warmly welcome to meet the Senior Leadership Team to learn more about this exciting role and the opportunities that it brings by visiting our School and Nursery. Come and see our happy atmosphere and creativity in action - we are immensely proud of our thriving learning environment and superb children! To arrange a visit, contact Rostislava Moales (HR Administrator) on [phone removed] or email [email removed].

As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi Academy Trust, successful candidates will have full access to our staff benefits package, including a bespoke CPD package through MKTSA, enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave, Employee Assistance Programme, LGPS Pension with monthly contribution. In addition, access to an Employee Benefits Scheme including discount on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and much more.

Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to follow IFtL’s safeguarding policies and procedures, and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives.