Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner (New Fast Apply)

Employer:

GLF Schools

Location:

Camberley, Surrey

Contract type:
Fixed term contract

Hours:

Full Time, Part Time, Term Time

Contract length:
Until 22nd July 2026

Salary: GLF Associate 2.1 (£18,368.65 - Actual)

Start date:

As soon as possible

Job

Suitable for:
Other Graduates

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Nursery Practitioner qualified to Level 3 in Early Years and Childcare. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality care and education, and thrive in a nurturing, child-centred environment. You will play a key role in supporting children’s learning and development, planning engaging activities, and working closely with colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

This is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and forward‑thinking school community.

As a Nursery Practitioner you will:
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• Plan, deliver and monitor learning for your key children.
• Create an exciting and stimulating environment that provides rich learning opportunities.
• Inspire and nurture every child to become confident, active learners.
• Work closely with colleagues, parents and carers to ensure children reach their full potential.

• Hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Have detailed knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and early childhood development.
• Show enthusiasm and commitment.
• Have good organisational and communication skills.
• Be responsible for the planning, delivery and monitoring of learning for their key children.
• Be able to create an exciting and stimulating environment that provides rich learning opportunities.
• Be able to inspire and nurture every child to ensure they become confident, active learners.

Our school sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Pine Ridge & Lorraine Infants School, our cluster includes Springfield Primary School, Lightwater Village School & Cordwalles Junior School. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential.

It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development, including apprenticeships.

GLF Schools offers a generous employment package:

• Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working options.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Work‑life and family friendly policies.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to a staff benefits portal.
• Community and collaboration working model.

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our schools and communities, and are committed to a culture of respect, equity and fairness.

We particularly welcome applicants from under‑represented groups.

Closing Date:
Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 9:30 am.

Interview Date:
To be confirmed.

We encourage early applications – we will be interviewing strong candidates as they apply.