Relief Childcare Practitioner - Buttercups jobs available

• Reference
• Jan 2026 B
• Responsible to
• Team Manager
• Salary
• £12.64 to £16.92 per hour (SVQ3 £13.52 per hour / SVQ3 & HNC £15.00 per hour)
• Working hours
• 13.5 per week on average
• Work pattern
• Week 1 - Friday 2pm to 10pm. Week 2 - Friday 2pm to 10pm & Sunday 9am to 10pm. Week 3 Friday 2pm to 10pm. Week 4 Friday 2pm to 10pm and Saturday 9am to 10pm.
• Location
• Lendrickmuir Estate
• Closing date
• Wednesday 28th January 2026 00:00

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Description

You will provide care and support to our children and young people, providing a homely environment and fun adventures. This position works on a fortnightly basis, however there will be opportunities to work additional hours on a sessional basis.

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• Reference
• Jan26 D
• Responsible to
• Team Manager
• Salary
• £12.64 to £16.92 per hour (SVQ3 £13.52, SVQ3 & HNC £15,00ph)
• Working hours
• 11.125 hour per week
• Work pattern
• Wk1 Friday 2pm to 10pm and Saturday 8am to 10pm. Wk2 Off. Wk3 Friday 2pm to 10pm and Sunday 7.30am to 10pm. Wk4 Off.
• Location
• Lendrickmuir Estate
• Closing date
• Wednesday 28th January 2026 00:00

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Description

You will provide care and support to our children and young people, providing a homely environment and fun adventures. This position works on a fortnightly basis, however there will be opportunities to work additional hours on a sessional basis.

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• Job description

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• Reference
• Jan26 W
• Responsible to
• Team Manager
• Salary
• £12.64 to £16.92 per hour (SVQ3 £13.52. SVQ3 & HNC £15.00ph)
• Working hours
• 11.5 hours per week on average
• Work pattern
• Week 1 Friday 2pm to 10pm & Saturday 2pm to 10pm & Sunday 2pm to 10pm. Wk2 Off. Week 3 Friday 2pm to 10pm & Saturday 2pm to 10pm & Sunday 8.30am to 2.30pm. Wk4 Off.
• Location
• Lendrickmuir Estate

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Description

You will provide care and support to our children and young people, providing a homely environment and fun adventures. This position works on a fortnightly basis, however there will be opportunities to work additional hours on a sessional basis.

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, highly motivated and qualified individual to fill the following post in our Nursery Childcare Team: –

SENIOR CHILDCARE & EDUCATION PRACTITIONER 

Full Time – 35.83 Hours/Week (Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day between the hours of 8am-6pm) 

Salary – Up To £28,292.90/annum depending on qualification 

The purpose of the Senior Childcare & Education Practitioner is: –

• To have a key role in the efficient and effective delivery of high-quality childcare and education services for a diverse range of children attending North Edinburgh Childcare’s Nursery.

• To supervise the day-to-day work of team members and maintain an overview of the provision.

• To be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy playroom within the nursery for children aged 4 months-5 years.

Successful applicants will have experience of working in an early years setting, a sound knowledge of key documents including Realising the Ambition: Being Me, National Practice Guidance For Scotland and the Curriculum for Excellence along with the ability to support others in the planning, implementation and evaluation of a high-quality early learning and childcare service.

Practitioners will have a key role in the efficient and effective delivery of a variety of settings and they must be able to promote the learning, development and all-round well-being of children by identifying and meeting their care, support and learning needs, as well as being able to oversee the work of others.

The successful candidate will be able to create a safe and stimulating environment that provides children with opportunities for overall development and will be able to take responsibility for groups of children as and when required within the provision and whilst on outings.

The successful individual must ensure promotion of the highest standards of practice by adhering to North Edinburgh Childcare’s policies and procedures, work practice documents and Competency Framework at all times.

Please note that applicants for these posts must hold the relevant qualification to apply for this post.  

Please note that all applicants for this post must be eligible to:-  

• Become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

• Register with the Scottish Social Services Council at Practitioner Level

• Work in the UK and have the relevant documents to prove this.

The closing date for these posts is 12noon on Friday, 23 January 2026 

Please note that this post may end early if the interviews are successful before this date. 

To apply via Application Form please go to following link: –  

https://forms.office.com/e/tExibVYzDy

or email your CV to info@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk

Recent Vacancies

• January 8, 2026

• January 8, 2026

• January 8, 2026

Out of School Childcare & Education Practitioner

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Date Posted:

January 8, 2026

We are currently seeking applications for an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated individual to fill the following post within our Out Of School Childcare Team: –

OUT OF SCHOOL CHILDCARE & EDUCATION PRACTITIONER 

22 hours/week – Monday to Friday 

Salary up to £15,474.73/annum based on 22 hours per week depending on qualification 

The successful applicant will have experience of working with primary school aged children and be able to work as part of a team in the planning, delivery and evaluation of a high quality out of school care service.

Practitioners will have a key role in the efficient and effective delivery of a variety of settings and they must be able to promote the learning, development and all round well-being of children by identifying and meeting their care, support and learning needs, as well as being able to oversee the work of others.

The successful candidate will be able to create a safe and stimulating environment that provides children with opportunities for overall development and will be able to take responsibility for groups of children as and when required within the provision and whilst on outings.

Please note that applicants for these posts must hold, be currently working towards or be willing to work towards, a relevant qualification. 

Please note that all applicants for this post must be eligible to: 

• Register at practitioner level with the Scottish Social Services Council.

• Become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

• Work in the UK and have the relevant documents to prove this.

The closing date for this vacancy is noon on Friday, 23 January 2026 

Please note that this post may end early if the interviews are successful before this date.  

To apply via Application Form please go to following link:- 

https://forms.office.com/e/tExibVYzDy 

or email your CV to info@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk

Recent Vacancies

• January 8, 2026

• January 8, 2026

• January 8, 2026

Senior out of School Childcare & Education Practitioner

Categories:

Date Posted:

January 8, 2026

We are currently seeking applications for enthusiastic, highly motivated and qualified individuals to fill the following posts within our Out Of School Childcare Team:-

SENIOR OUT OF SCHOOL CHILDCARE & EDUCATION PRACTITIONER

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

25 hours/week – Monday to Friday (with up to full time hours during school holidays and in-service days)

Salary Up To £19,545.61/annum based on 25 hours/week depending on qualification status

The purpose of the Senior Out Of School Childcare & Education Practitioner is:-

To have a key role in the efficient and effective delivery of high quality childcare and education services for a diverse range of children attending North Edinburgh Childcare’s Out Of School Services.

To supervise the day to day work of team members and maintain an overview of the provision.

To be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy club for children aged 5-12 years.

The successful applicant will have experience of working with primary school aged children and be able to work as part of a team in the planning, delivery and evaluation of a high quality out of school care service.

Practitioners will have a key role in the efficient and effective delivery of a variety of settings and they must be able to promote the learning, development and all-round well-being of children by identifying and meeting their care, support and learning needs, as well as being able to oversee the work of others.

The successful candidate will be able to create a safe and stimulating environment that provides children with opportunities for overall development and will be able to take responsibility for groups of children as and when required within the provision and whilst on outings.

The successful individual must ensure promotion of the highest standards of practice by adhering to North Edinburgh Childcare’s policies and procedures, work practice documents and Competency Framework at all times.

Please note that applicants for this post must hold or be working towards a relevant qualification to apply for this post.

Please note that all applicants for this post must be eligible to:-

Register at practitioner level with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

Work in the UK and have the relevant documents to prove this.

The closing date for this vacancy is noon on Friday, 23 January 2026

Please note that this post may end early if the interviews are successful before this date.

To apply via Application Form please go to following link:-

https://forms.office.com/e/tExibVYzDy

or email your CV to info@northedinburghchildcare.co.u

Recent Vacancies

• January 8, 2026

• January 8, 2026

• January 8, 2026

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Closing Date:

25 January 2026

Closing Date:

25 January 2026

• Annually:£34,582 - £38,425 plus 7% rota allowance and £200 home working allowance per annum
• Region:North West
• Location:Salford - Quays Reach
• Department:Childline
• Vacancy Type:Permanent
• Working hours per week:35
• Closing Date:25 January 2026

We want to be there for every child or young person who needs our support, any day of the year, any time of day or night. Childline is one service, with three core offers for children and young people

• Childline Universal(available 24/7 and focused on being there for children and young people who contact us on a one-off or irregular basis)

• Childline Connect(available 365 days a year during peak hours and focused on giving those that contact us regularly consistent support)

• Childline Online(our online community for all children and young people to access advice, guidance and support 24/7 when, where and how they want).

We're currently recruiting for a full time position in our Childline Universal team in Manchester. 

You will use your skills flexibly to support volunteers while they talk to children. You will also have opportunities to directly support children and young people by responding to contacts in your role as a Childline Practitioner (Universal). You will lead on key on-shift safeguarding decisions and use coaching to maintain and develop the quality of the service. You will ensure every child and young person receives a high-quality service and outside of shift provide effective supervision, coaching, feedback, training and support to volunteers.

We support hundreds of thousands of children all over the UK every year.

As a Childline Practitioner (Universal) you will deliver this vital service alongside a committed and dedicated team who will share your values of supporting children and young people.

You will work a hybrid rota which includes a consistent balance of morning, daytime, and evening shifts across a 6-week pattern, which includes weekend working one in every three weeks (or one in six weeks for part time colleagues).

There is built in time for 3-day weekends and a third of the working days can be done from home. Every Childline Practitioner (Universal) receives a 7% rota allowance on top of their basic salary.

You can see an example rota pattern for this role attached to this advert.

• To be successful in this role, Do you have the following?
• A strong background working with children and young people within a safeguarding context?

• Do you believe in our cause, our mission, and want to help us be there for all children and young people?

• Do you have a passion for supporting others, especially in situations which can be emotionally challenging?

Please refer to the job description for a full person specification. We ask all candidates to address and evidence that they meet each of the points in the person specification in their supporting statement (within a total word limit of 10,000 characters).

If you would like any further information about the role, please contact Helplines Recruitment at HelplinesRecruitment@NSPCC.org.uk. 

• Our rolling recruitment process ensures that we remain agile and responsive to all applications submitted, allowing us to progress candidates through the recruitment process prior to the vacancy closing date and will close the vacancy once all positions have been filled.
• Don't wait, apply today and become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You'll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you.
• You will get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.

The NSPCC is committed to equality and diversity and wants to attract a range of talented people. The NSPCC fully supports the rights and opportunities of all staff to seek, obtain and hold employment and to enjoy equal employment opportunities without discrimination. 

We have a number of employees at the NSPCC who are regrettably at risk of redundancy, following a significant restructure. In keeping with our values and our policies, if any of these individuals apply for a role and meet the minimum essential criteria, they will be given priority consideration. We hope that you understand our position on this and ...

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Closing Date:

25 January 2026

Closing Date:

25 January 2026

• Annually:£34,582 plus 7% rota allowance and £200 hybrid home working allowance
• Region:Cymru/Wales
• Location:Prestatyn - Trigg House
• Department:Childline
• Vacancy Type:Permanent
• Working hours per week:35
• Closing Date:25 January 2026

We want to be there for every child or young person who needs our support, any day of the year, any time of day or night. Childline is one service, with three core offers for children and young people

• Childline Universal(available 24/7 and focused on being there for children and young people who contact us on a one-off or irregular basis)

• Childline Connect(available 365 days a year during peak hours and focused on giving those that contact us regularly consistent support)

• Childline Online(our online community for all children and young people to access advice, guidance and support 24/7 when, where and how they want).

We're currently recruiting for a full-time (35hr) Childline Practitioner role in our Connect Team in Prestatyn.

You will use your skills flexibly to support volunteers while they talk to children. You will also have opportunities to directly support children and young people by responding to contacts in your role as a Childline Practitioner (Connect). You will lead on key on-shift safeguarding decisions and use coaching to maintain and develop the quality of the service. You will ensure every child and young person receives a high-quality service and outside of shift provide effective supervision, coaching, feedback, training and support to volunteers. You will use your case management skills to ensure that the plans for children and young people in our Connect service meet the unique needs of each of young person who contacts us regularly.

We support hundreds of thousands of children all over the UK every year. As a Childline Practitioner (Connect) you will deliver this vital service alongside a committed and dedicated team who will share your values of supporting children and young people.

You will work a hybrid rota which includes a consistent balance of daytime and evening shifts across a 6-week pattern, which includes weekend working one in every three weeks (or one in six weeks for part time colleagues). There is built in time for 3-day weekends and up to half of the working days can be done from home. Every Childline Practitioner (Connect) receives a 7% rota allowance on top of their basic salary. You can see an example of the rota pattern for this role attached to this advert.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be someone who

• Has a strong background working with children and young people within a safeguarding context

• Believes in our cause, our mission, and wants to help us be there for all children and young people

• Has a passion for supporting others, especially in situations which can be emotionally challenging

Please refer to the job description for a full person specification. We ask all candidates to address and evidence that they meet each of the points in the person specification in their supporting statement (within a total word limit of 10,000 characters).

If you would like any further information about the role, please contact Helplines Recruitment at HelplinesRecruitment@NSPCC.org.uk. 

Our rolling recruitment process ensures that we remain agile and responsive to all applications submitted, allowing us to progress candidates through the recruitment process prior to the vacancy closing date and will close the vacancy once all positions have been filled.

Don't wait, apply today and become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You'll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you. And you'll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.

The NSPCC is committed to equality and diversity and wants to attract a range of talented people. The NSPCC fully supports the rights and opportunities of all staff to seek, obtain and hold employment and to enjoy equal employment opportunities without discrimination.

We have a number of employees at the NSPCC who are regrettably at risk of redundancy, following a significant restructure. In keeping with our values and our policies, if any of these individuals apply for a role and meet the mini...

Nursery
Practitioner
and After
School Care
Manager

Welcome from the Head

Thank you for your interest in King’s House School. I am very proud of our staff here
at KHS, and we are a friendly and caring school with a strong sense of community,
where pupils can thrive and flourish. The pastoral aspect of school life is at the heart of
everything we do, and we pride ourselves on providing an inclusive environment that is
both nurturing and challenging. I am proud of the supportive and collaborative culture at
King’s House, which helps staff and pupils to be the best they can be.

It is a joy to watch our pupils grow into confident young people, ambassadors for King’s
House when they leave us at 13+ to go onto a wide range of day and boarding Senior
Schools. We value a broad and balanced academic education, enabling our pupils to
develop their academic, social, sporting, emotional and artistic attributes.

We are committed to recruiting excellent staff across our teaching and non-teaching
departments and King’s House School Enterprises, with the opportunity to develop
careers. You will be joining the school at an exciting time, when we are investing in
our facilities to ensure an inspiring education for students for many years to come. In
September 2024, the school moved to coeducation with girls currently in over half of our
year groups.

I hope this provides you with a flavour of what life is like at King’s House School, with a
staff team who develop enthusiastic young people who can be relied upon to make a
positive contribution in all areas of school life.

Mark Turner
Head

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rooms, two science laboratories, a new design technology room and music area.
There are three forms in each year group. Forms are mixed-ability in Years 4 - 6
with some subjects setted, and streamed in Years 7 and 8. Pupils experience
increasing exposure to subject specialist teachers, who will teach a range of year
groups and sometimes more than one subject. The curriculum the pupils follow
prepares them for Common Entrance at the end of Year 8.

Throughout their time at King’s House, the pupils are encouraged to take part in
art, drama, music and sporting activities. There are productions every year for all
year groups, concerts and many more performance opportunities for music, as
well as numerous games fixtures and sporting activities. There are also outings
for all years to enrich the curriculum, and from Year 3 residential trips in the
summer term.

King’s House offers its pupils a broad and balanced curriculum and prepares
them well for their transition on to their next school. We cherish each pupil as an
individual and provide them with the skills and mental resilience to succeed in
whatever path they choose to take. Small class sizes means that we can get to
know each child and identify their unique strengths, interests and passions.

King’s House School

King’s House School was founded in Richmond in 1946 and has been a boys’ prep
school since then until September 2024, when girls joined for the first time as we
move to co-education. The school operates on three sites in or around Kings Road,
which is on the very pleasant setting of Richmond Hill. The Senior Department (for
pupils from Year 4 to Year 8) is at 68 Kings Road, the Junior Department on its own
site just down the hill, and the Nursery around the corner on Princes Road. The
school also has a 35-acre sports ground just over Barnes Bridge, where there are
numerous pitches, athletics facilities, cricket nets, tennis courts, two 3G pitches and
all-weather pitch.

All children in the Nursery are guaranteed a place in Reception, and there are also
small intakes at Years 3, 4 and 7. Pupils generally stay until 13 when they move on
to a wide range of single-sex, co-ed, day and boarding schools, with a number each
year gaining scholarships.

The Nursery operates from its own site in a carefully restored building on Princes
Road. The youngest children, in Hedgehog Class (rising 3s), are based on the top
floor and Squirrels and Rabbits Class (rising 4s) on the ground floor. There is a very
positive, caring atmosphere to the Nursery, and the ground floor has an additional
Woodland Library also used for small group activities and specialist teaching. The
Nursery has its own dedicated staff supplemented with specialists from the school
PE, Music, Drama and Copmuting departments.

The Junior Department (JD) is housed in two Victorian buildings which have
been sensitively redesigned and linked to provide an exciting and stimulating
environment for the pupils. There is a two-form entry to Reception with about forty
children in the year group. This number grows to about 48 in Year 3 with three forms.
The class teachers deliver the vast majority of the curriculum, but pupils do have
lessons with specialist teachers for Music, languages, PE and Games and Computing.
All children take swimming lessons at a local pool from Years 1 - 3, and the Early Years
and Key Stage 1 regular...

Job Description
Early Years Practitioner

Job Description:          Early Years Practitioner

Status and Hours:        Full Time; 52 weeks; 40 hours per week

(excludes 30 min lunch).

Responsible to:          Nursery Lead

It is expected that all Early Years Practitioners will be fully aware of and will implement
the school’s policies on child protection, Health and Safety and management of
children’s behaviour. This will require attendance at relevant inservice training.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Interacting effectively and enthusiastically with children

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•  Motivating and supporting children’s participation in learning experiences

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appropriate to their needs
Promoting and valuing each individual child and supporting their care and
welfare in accordance with standards set by the Care Inspectorate

•  Monitoring and tracking
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Promoting equality and awareness of cultural diversity, ensuring that every child
experiences a fair and friendly environment
Providing a suitable role model for children and encouraging high standards of
behaviour
Planning, implementing and evaluating child-centred learning experiences in
line with the early level of the Curriculum for Excellence and Pre-Birth to
Three: Positive Outcomes for Scotland’s Children and Families
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Consulting with children and parents and carers during the planning process
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Involving children in the setting and clearing up of practical activities
•  Observing and assessing children using a range of methods including skilful

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questioning and dialogue
Liaising with parents on day-to-day matters concerning their children’s welfare
and development and offering appropriate support
Recording observations regularly, contributing to children’s profiles
Communication with parents, formally and informally on the wellbeing and
progress of children
Reporting to Nursery Lead any observations/concerns in relation to children and
their development
Engaging in continuous professional development to keep abreast of current
developments and trends as well as statutory requirements
Taking responsibility for implementing whole school and Nursery policies
Encouraging children to adopt good hygiene practice e.g. hand washing and
tooth brushing

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General Duties and responsibilities

•  Working as part of a team, maintaining good communication

and flexibility where required

•  Making contributions at staff meetings and INSET days
•  Promoting parental participation and effective partnerships with parents and

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the community
Liaising with and develop positive and productive relationships with
professionals from a wide range of agencies, including Health and Social Work
and contribute to joint reports, review meetings or case conferences as
appropriate
Liaising with staff working at other stages to promote continuity in particular
for children at points of transition

•  Assessing the workplace on a daily basis and report potential hazards
•  Ensuring that the indoor and outdoor play environments are safe and secure
•  Ensuring that all playrooms and communal areas are kept tidy and well

maintained

•  Mounting and display children’s work in the nursery and foyer areas
•  Following infection control procedures at all times
•  Assisting in the organisation management and replenishment of resources
•  Contributing to the evaluation of the work of the team and participating in
activities which support evaluation of the establishment’s work using the
National Care Standards

•  Making positive contributions to the strategic and operational planning

process

•  Participating in staff development and review
•  Participating in the training of students and/or work experience pupils
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Supporting the Christian ethos of Hamilton College

Additional Duties at the direction of the School Management

These duties are not exhaustive and additional duties may be required from time to
time to ensure the safe and smooth running of the Nursery.

December 2025

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Early Years Practitioner

BS3 Community Development is searching for a new Early Years Practitioner to help our little friends to grow, learn and flourish in our nursery rooms.

Who we are…

BS3 Community Development is an independent charity-run nursery working across two sites: The Southville Centre, Southville BS3 1QG and the Chessel Centre, Bedminster BS3 3DN. Our charity aims to improve the lives and well-being of people who live and work within the BS3 postcode and we are looking for our newest team member to help us achieve this goal.

Who you are…

You enjoy the company of others, are happy to get messy, to sing songs, to dance and laugh.

You must be a practitioner qualified to Level 2 or above. You are passionate about supporting children as they take their first steps into the world. You will be interested in their individual development, supportive of their needs and excited to inspire and scaffold learning each day that they spend with us at nursery.

You will be committed to providing our nursery friends with a secure, warm, and caring environment. You will see the potential in all the children in our care and will work closely with our team to create interesting opportunities for each child to develop and shine. We are looking for someone who can bring new concepts, ideas, and passion to their work, helping to support the Lead Practitioner in leading and developing the team.

Whilst this is a full-time position, we are committed to supporting healthy life-work balance for our team and can be flexible for the right person. We support working parents, part-time students, and individuals with Carer’s responsibility.

Our promise to our staff…

We are committed to supporting our staff team to help them fulfil their ambitions, with 20% of our early years team currently undertaking CPD training. We understand how important the Early Years role is, and the difference that you make to each child in your care, and we are passionate about providing you with space and support to develop and grow in your career in this field.

We want to add value to our children’s experiences with us, and our staff’s development, and are involved in the Bristol Standard, the Ambitious Two-Year Olds Project and the Bristol City Council Refugees Project. Internally, we invite staff to participate in special interest action groups, including our Garden and Outdoor Learning Committee and our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging group.

We provide each team member with a supervisor for career development and are always looking for ways to enhance our holistic approach to working for the charity.

We are excited to hear your thoughts on these, and many other, exciting projects that enhance our practice, and develop how we care for and educate the children in our care.

HOURS: 40 hours per week, permanent contract

RATE OF PAY: £26,487.12 to £27,321.36 per annum, £12.70 to £13.10 per hour. Depending on qualification.

HOLIDAY: 31 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), with additional long service annual leave days. 

BENEFITS: Pension scheme, subsidised under-five’s childcare, external employee assistance provision, training and development opportunities, and a birthday day off work. 

QUALIFICATIONS: We are accepting those qualified to level 2, working towards level 3, or already level 3.

CLOSING DATE: Please submit your application by 6th of February 2026.

SAFEGUARDING NOTE: As this role is working in a “regulated activity” according to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate (DBS).

We are committed to equality and diversity and are actively seeking people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

We know that to successfully fulfil our vision (aim) we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. Let us know if you require any adaptations or further support to apply for this job.

Please email jobs@bs3community.org.uk for an application pack.

Early  Years  Practitioner

(L3  Qualified  Desirable)

Permanent

From 0.6-1 FTE

Information for prospective
members of staff

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Appointment of an Early Years Practitioner

St Joseph’s College is seeking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner, who is either Level
3 qualified or willing to complete the training, for an immediate start. This is an exciting
opportunity for a skilled practitioner to join our friendly and supportive school.

The full-time working hours are 42.5 hours a week Monday to Friday and the contract is
for 50 weeks per year. The role is offered between 0.6-1 FTE and hours will be discussed
at interview.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Early application is encouraged as we reserve
the right to close the vacancy as soon as we find the right candidate.

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Message from the Head,
Mrs Laura Stotesbury

Thank you for your interest in St Joseph’s College.
I am delighted that you are considering our school
and I trust that this recruitment pack will provide
you with the information you require both about
the post and the College.

I believe that this is an exciting time to be joining St Joseph’s College. There
has been a significant growth in the pupil roll over the last few years and
the governors are continually looking to invest in the facilities. There is a real
appetite for what we have to offer as both an educational establishment and
an employer.

The College seeks to be a school which places an emphasis on providing an
all-round education: academic, pastoral, social and spiritual, where pupils
develop the attributes of commitment, collaboration, confidence,
communication and compassion through the various aspects of school life.
The College is a very happy place, and staff enjoy working here.

I hope that you will want to apply for this post. I recognise that much time
and thought goes into preparing an application and we, in turn, will give your
application serious consideration.

Mrs Laura Stotesbury
Head

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About the Prep School

Pupils join Pre-Reception from the age of three and, through the forward-thinking curriculum in place at the College,
pupils develop high levels of skills and expectations. The successful candidate will work with the Head of EYFS in
motivating and inspiring the pupils to enjoy and value their learning.

You will provide a safe and secure environment for them to develop their social and communication skills, while recording
observations and summarising their achievements.

You will be primarily based in the Pre-Reception class working with pupils aged 3-4 years and you will be supported by
a number of Early Years Practitioners. Specialist teachers take the Pre-Reception pupils for lessons in PE and Music and
teaching and learning in the classroom is varied and adaptive, using diverse resources and thinking skills. Each classroom is
equipped with an Interactive Whiteboard and the College uses Read Write Inc. as our phonics programme and reading
takes place daily.

Assessment is completed in line with helping the pupils work to achieve the Early Learning Goals and supporting the
successful transition to the Infant Section of the Prep School. Through the pastoral support, regular assemblies and
structure of the school day, pupils are encouraged to adopt a strong work ethic and begin to develop independent
learning skills. Pupils of all ages are expected to think for themselves and to think of other people.

The successful candidate needs to be a dedicated professional who is prepared to work collaboratively in a close-knit
team. They will need to be enthusiastic, hardworking and passionate about education and pupil progress.

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Conditions of Service

The role is offered between 0.6-1 FTE and hours will be discussed at interview.

The full-time working hours are 42.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, and the contract is for 50 weeks per year.  The working
schedule will be agreed in advance between the hours of 7.30-6pm (on a rota basis) and you are entitled to 20 days paid
annual leave, plus public and bank holidays, which you will be required to take as they fall. The hourly rate will depend on
experience and qualifications of the appointed candidate and the school has a pension scheme in operation.

Training for the Level 3 Childcare qualification may be available for the right candidate.

About the Role
The post-holder will be responsible in the first instance to the Head of Early Years and, during term time, to the Early Years
Teacher. During Holiday Club that responsibility passes to the Head of Holiday Club.

Duties and Responsibilities
Our Pre-Reception delivers an early education programme which aims at supporting each pupil’s personal, social, academic,
physical and emotional development. The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is followed and there is a mixture of child
and teacher-initiated learning. The Senior EYP is responsible for setting up enabling classroom environments which capture
pupils’ curiosity and giv...