Nursery Practitioner; Part-time Term time

Nursery Practitioner (Part-time) Term time only

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The on‑site college nursery is located in the Arts Centre site. It opened in September 2019, following the amalgamation of two college nurseries. The nursery provides fully funded childcare for eligible students and staff of the college and a small number of places for local workers. The purpose of the role is to work as part of the nursery staff team delivering a high standard of care and education through an inclusive curriculum for pre‑school children.

• Meet staff‑child ratios to professional standards and conditions of registration.
• Actively participate in the delivery of flexible, innovative, high‑quality childcare.
• Contribute to the construction and delivery of a fully inclusive, integrated curriculum adhering to EYFS principles.
• Partake in supervision arrangements, staff meetings, discussions and peer observations.
• Assist the leadership team by taking minutes, ensuring accurate records of meetings.
• Act as key person for a designated group of children, observing, planning and recording each child’s development in line with the EYFS statutory framework.
• Ensure the personalised learning and development package devised for each child is effective in meeting their individual needs.
• Assist with claims for free entitlement hours and support parents to complete claim forms.
• Assist in purchasing consumables for the nursery and maintain adequate supplies.
• Be responsible for accurate completion and monitoring of attendance registers and other records in line with Data Protection and GDPR.
• Contribute to any Ofsted inspection.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and protocols to ensure the health and safety, security and welfare of children, staff, students and visitors.

• Relevant early‑years childcare/education qualification (Level 2 minimum).
• Recent experience working with children in a pre‑school setting.
• Knowledge of child development, legislative framework, EYFS, safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Good organisational skills and effective time‑management.
• Effective communication and team‑working skills.
• Experience of the Key Person role.
• Integrity, honesty, transparency and commitment to the College mission and values.
• Positive, self‑motivated, passionate and driven to achieve the best outcome.
• Commitment to own professional development and training.
• Conversant user of MS and IT systems, willingness to learn ICT skills.
• Willingness to embrace new systems and contribute to nursery development.

• Contribute fully to the College Group mission and values stance and implementation in all aspects of college life.
• Support cross‑college activities as required.
• Carry out any other relevant duties as required.

As a valued member of the College community you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, wellbeing support and professional growth opportunities.

• Up to 30 days annual holiday allowance plus 1 wellbeing day; 5‑7 statutory closure days and 2 further Easter closures.
• Aviva pension scheme with up to 10% contributions.
• Access to COLC Employee Benefits Platform offering discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work, cinema, travel and tech discounts.
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support).
• Medicash health plans and free flu vaccinations.
• Life assurance up to three times annual salary.
• Interest‑free loans for travel passes.
• Flexible working options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Free sports and fitness facilities access.
• Discounts at Academy Restaurant, hair and beauty treatments.

Salary: £16,150.66 – £17,116.54 per week (equivalent £25,299‑£26,812 per year). 25 hours per week, term‑time only (39 weeks).

23 January 2026.