Nursery Practitioner; Part Time Maternity Cover

Position: Nursery Practitioner (Part Time Maternity Cover)
# Nursery Practitioner (Part Time Maternity Cover)

Employer:

St John's CofE Primary School

Location:

Midsomer Norton, Somerset Contract Type:
Temporary

Hours:

Part Time Contract Length:
Maternity Cover Salary:
Grade 3

Posted:
11th September 2026

Expires:
18th September 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date:

To Be Confirmed Job :
1573600
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* Print St. John's CofE Primary School is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership.
We are a Church of England school that seeks to provide a firm foundation for learning and caring that ensures all children achieve their full potential.

We are looking to appoint a Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at Next Steps Nursery to cover a maternity leave.  The position is part time, all year round.
** We are looking for a practitioner who:
** Has a good understanding of the EYFS and child development,Is warm, caring, patient and nurturing, with a genuiene passion for working with young children,Is committed to working effectively in a team,Has strong communication skills with children, parents and collegues,Has the ability to plan and support engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote learning through play,Is reliable, enthusiastic, professional and committed to providing high-quality care
** In return we offer:
** A strong supportive team,A modern, inspiring setting designed to support exceptional early years learning,Outstanding children keen to share their learning,Commitment to the development of the whole child,Being part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, a large successful multi-academy trust able to offer training and development opportunities.### Attachments Data Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment Brochure Trust Annual Report 2025

STJ Nursery Practitioner

Job Description .docx (1)### Safeguarding Statement:

St John's CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.