Job Description
Salary/Grade: Scale 5.11 - Scale 6.20 (starting point dependent on experience) Hours/weeks: e.g. 32.5 hours x 39 weeks (8:30pm - 3:30pm - term time only) We are looking for an outstanding Early Years practitioners to work in our large Nursery and 2 form entry Reception department (based in Reception in the first instance). The successful candidates will have considerable current knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. They will also have a warm, calm and gentle manner with children, parents and colleagues. They will be experienced in supporting children with additional needs. The successful candidates will have the skills and confidence to lead classes / groups in the short term absence of the teacher. The school will offer a happy, caring working environment as well as opportunities for professional development and supportive colleagues. Please see our recruitment materials for more information about what it is like to work at Southville (Please note that we will only be considering candidates with a minimum of NNEB / NVQ 3 or equivalent). Candidates are very welcome to visit - we can accommodate visits during school time or after school. Please contact the school to make an appointment. We will arrange a tour of the school on interview day for shortlisted candidates that have not been able to visit. Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th November 2026