Early Years Practioners x ; Hednesford Nursery School

Position: 2 X EYFS Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioners

Hours: 1 X 37 hours per week / 1 X 30 hours per week

Working days: Monday to Friday – All Year

Grade 4 Salary (FTE 37 hrs): £25,583 - £25,989

Actual Salary (30 hrs): £20,743 - £21,072

The Governors of The Hednesford Hills Federation are offering an opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our wonderful nursery team at Hednesford Nursery School, Eskrett Street, Hednesford. We are a hardworking and committed team of professionals who work together to provide a welcoming, safe and “good” school environment.

• Support children’s learning in the nursery, working with individuals, groups and whole classes using detailed knowledge, experience, specialist skills and training.
• Use specialist knowledge/experience to provide appropriate support to children in relation to their individual needs.
• Contribute to the creation of an appropriate learning environment through display and room organisation, and to the production of suitable learning resources.
• Plan for and deliver the Early Years Curriculum.
• Monitor and evaluate children’s responses to learning activities using a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre‑determined learning objectives.
• Apply behaviour management strategies and techniques within the nursery’s disciplinary policy to manage behaviour constructively and contribute to a purposeful learning environment.

• Experience working with children in an EYFS setting.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Knowledge, skills and understanding of a range of strategies that will ensure the progress of the children.
• Relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 Early Years or equivalent).

• Motivated, happy children who are eager to learn.
• Strong parental links and a commitment to your professional development.
• A supportive staff team and an enabling working environment.
• Access to ‘Think Well’ providing confidential advice and support.
• Governor approved additional days leave each year.
• Links across the federation to support best practice.

Closing Date: 9am 13th February 2026

Interview Week: 23rd February 2026

Visitors are welcome. Please contact the nursery on to arrange an appointment.

Applicants who do not hold the relevant qualifications and experience as advertised will not be considered. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To view the application pack, visit our website or download the attached application pack.

The Hednesford Hills Federation

West Hill Primary School
High Mount Street
Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 4BH

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Executive Head Teacher: Miss Kelly Bracebridge

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff, volunteers and trustees share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the "Keeping Children Safe in Education" guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification;
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS); medical; online and social media; prohibition from teaching; right to work; satisfactory references; suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.