Grade 2 Nursery Practitioner - Lime Tree Nursery

Position Details

Education Impact Academy Trust,

Role:
Nursery Practitioner

Hours:

30 hours per week, term time only

Salary:
Grade 2 £ 24,796 - £26,824 pro rata (£17,819.35 - £19,276.75 actual)

Start Date:

March 2026

Address:
Lime Tree Nursery, Heathfield Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B19 1HJ

Closing date: 28 January 2026

EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is “Better Never Ends”.

Lime Tree nursery caters for mainstream children from 3 months to 4 years old and operates from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday.

We are seeking an experienced Nursery Practitioner who will maintain outstanding practice, deliver excellent care for the children, and develop career progression while building relationships with staff and parents.

• A relevant Level 3 childcare qualification
• Experience of working with teams
• Ability to motivate and inspire others
• Passion for providing the highest quality of childcare
• Capacity to work on own initiative
• In‑depth knowledge of the EYFS, relevant policies, legislation, and safeguarding

If you would like an informal visit to the nursery before making a formal application, please email Andrea Nelson, Nursery Manager: A

• A collaborative and inclusive culture
• A committed, hardworking team striving to provide the best education for all students
• Comprehensive induction and probation support with regular opportunities for professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF – free, totally confidential support
• Access to discounts and offers via BHSF
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff
• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff, starting at 29 days pro‑rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 at 10 years’ plus service

All candidates will undergo required pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work verification, and two suitable references. Short‑listed candidates will also undergo an online search and a prohibition check for teachers.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore fluency in English is essential. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020; spent convictions and cautions are protected and need not be disclosed.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide ().

Early applications are encouraged. Interviews will be confirmed; the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date.

Only Trust application forms will be accepted; CVs will not be considered. If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful.