Early Years Practitioner

• Abbots Green Academy

• Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7PJ

• Salary: £21,059 - £21,731 actual per annum (£25,185 - £25,989 pro rata)

• Hours: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent. Required from February 2026
• Reference: 8255

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a safe, inspiring environment for children to thrive? Evergreen Nursery at Abbots Green Academy is seeking a dedicated and motivated Early Years Practitioner to join our vibrant team.

Evergreen Nursery is part of the Abbots Green Academy family, offering a warm, inclusive, and stimulating setting where children begin their learning journey with curiosity and confidence. We pride ourselves on our child‑centred approach and strong community ethos.

You will:

• hold a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above preferred)
• have a genuine passion for working with children aged 2–4
• demonstrate creativity, patience, and a nurturing approach
• work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues
• have a good understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices.

Your role will Include:

• supporting children’s learning and development through play and planned activities
• observing and recording progress to inform planning and assessment
• creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment
• building strong relationships with children and their families.

We will offer you:

• a supportive and welcoming team
• opportunities for professional development
• a beautiful nursery setting with excellent resources
• the opportunity to be part of a forward‑thinking academy committed to excellence in early years education.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and USP Candidate Information Pack (pdf).

To have an informal discussion about your application, please email Ang Morrison on angmo or call

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 9 am, 9 January 2026.

Interview date: week commencing 12 January 2026.

Please note:

we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work‑life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under‑represented groups.