Early Years Practitioner at Wiltshire Career Site

Salisbury, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

25989.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Years Framework, Child Development, Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Teamwork, Inclusivity, Creativity, Nurturing Environment

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Hours of work: Full-time; 37.5 hours per week; 8am-4pm; Term Time Only Contract type: Permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Martin's CofE Primary School for further information. A bit about us: Are you passionate about giving young children the very best start in life? Are you nurturing, imaginative, and excited by the chance to help shape a brand-new setting? St. Martin’s CE Primary Academy was proud to open its brand new nursery provision for 3- and 4-year-olds this September – and we’re looking for a warm, skilled Early Years Practitioner to help us grow and offer increased capacity to the local community. Our school, part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, has recently undergone rapid improvement and is thriving under a dynamic new leadership team. Under Executive Headteacher Ollie Martindale (also Head at nearby St. Peter’s CE Primary Academy), we are creating a culture of high expectations, kindness and inclusion — from our oldest pupils to our very youngest learners. About the Role This is a term-time role for 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, which equates to 0.85FTE. The successful candidate will support high-quality provision for our first nursery cohort. You'll work closely with the Early Years Lead and our Reception team to: Foster curiosity, creativity and care in a safe, nurturing environment Provide play-based learning tailored to the needs and interests of 3–4 year olds Support speech, language and early communication through thoughtful adult interaction Embed routines that support independence and confidence Be a key adult for children in their crucial early years of development We’re Looking For Someone Who: Has experience working with nursery-aged children and understands the EYFS framework Is passionate about early development and school readiness Builds strong, trusting relationships with young children and their families Brings positivity, flexibility, and initiative to a team environment Values inclusion and celebrates the diversity of our community Why Join Us? Be part of building something new — shaping our nursery from the ground up Work in a happy, diverse school where children are known for their kindness and curiosity Access a wide range of wellbeing support and professional development Be part of a Trust that champions collaboration, integrity and aspiration We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. Find out more and apply: If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process. When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted. https://mynewterm.com/jobs/150284/EDV-2025-SMCPS-52230 All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. Closing date (and time): 9:00am, 12th Dec 2025 Interview date: 17th December 2025 Commencement date: 5th January 2026 This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV's submitted via the apply button will not be considered.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support high-quality provision for the nursery cohort and work closely with the Early Years Lead and Reception team. Responsibilities include fostering curiosity and creativity in a safe environment and supporting speech and language development.