Early Years Practitioner (Early Years) - Dunalley Primary School
Cheltenham
Grade Grade 5 (pts 11-14) £28,142 – £29,540 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Part Time (30 hours)
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 12/05/2026
Interview Date: 18/05/2026
Start Date A.S.A.P.
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an outstanding professional to join our nursery team.
Nestled in the heart of Cheltenham, Dunalley Primary is a nurturing, community-focused school and nursery with a passion for our beautiful outdoor spaces and wider environmental issues.
Always seeking to innovate and improve our practices, this is an exciting time to join Dunalley as we look to develop and enhance our nursery and pre-school setting.
As a successful early year’s practitioner, the successful candidate will play a key role supporting the healthy growth and development of our children.
We welcome applications from candidates who:
• Have experience working in a nursery/preschool setting and can evidence this
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge every child.
• Make use of observation and assessment to meet the individual needs of every child.
• Plan provision taking account of the individual needs of every child
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities by promoting positive partnership working to support the child.
• Lead practice and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Central to our values is our motto of ‘Learning and Achieving Together’ which encompasses and includes all members of our school and nursery and pre-school community, including teaching and support staff. At Dunalley, we can offer:
• Thoughtful and passionate learners
• An enthusiastic, energetic and supportive team in which staff wellbeing is highly valued
• High quality CPD
• Opportunities to share innovative ideas and develop as a professional
This preschool practitioner position would start as soon as possible.
There would be an opportunity to visit the nursery and pre-school for a tour where social distancing will apply. This will take place by appointment, please email applications@dunalley.gloucs.sch.uk with your name and a phone number and a member of staff will contact you if you have any queries about the application and interview process or would like to participate in the tour of the school.
Your application should include the names and addresses of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. If you are not currently working with children but have done so in the past, you should provide details so that we are able to obtain an additional reference from the employer by whom you were most recently employed in working with children. It will be necessary to contact referees by phone or email, so please ensure you give telephone numbers and email addresses.
Referees will be asked about any disciplinary offences relating to children (including any in which the penalty is ‘time expired’), whether there have been any child protection concerns and the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration about any criminal records and share any information that may make them unsuitable for employment.
Successful candidates will undertake a full criminal record check via the DBS process.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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