Early Years Practitioner

Employer: Leverton Church of England Academy

Location: Retford, East Midlands

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: PART_TIME, TEMPORARY

Posted: 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

Are you a hard-working, passionate early years professional who puts children at the heart of everything you do? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our growing nursery team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to delivering high-quality, child centred provision and is eager to be part of a setting that embraces a Curiosity Approach-inspired ethos. What We Are Looking For: • A warm and nurturing practitioner with a deep passion for early childhood education • Someone who is Level 3 qualified or equivalent • Someone who thrives in a child-led environment, supporting learning through play, exploration and discovery • A reflective and proactive team player, keen to grow and develop both professionally and within our nursery • A practitioner with a strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practice and early years pedagogy • A commitment to enabling our provision to flourish, always striving for excellence • Familiarity or interest in inquiry-based learning, natural resources, enabling environments, and sustained shared thinking

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