Are you ready to inspire the next generation of curious minds in a dynamic, nurturing environment? Join us as a Nursery Practitioner, where no two days are the same, and start a journey of creativity and discovery Your opportunity We are looking for a motivated and experienced Early Years Practitioner qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Early Years and Childcare. The successful candidate will be able to contribute significantly to the continued development of our children. What we are looking for The successful candidate must: Have a detailed knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and early childhood development Show enthusiasm and commitment Have good organisational and communication skills Be responsible for the planning, delivery and monitoring of learning for their key children Be able to create an exciting and stimulating environment that provides rich learning opportunities Be able to inspire and nurture every child to ensure that he/she thrives and becomes a confident, active learner About Pine Ridge & Lorraine Federation Our schools sit within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Pine Ridge & Lorraine Federation, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Hammond Junior School, Lightwater Village School and Cordwalles Junior School. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development. Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team. A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education GLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme (delete as appropriate) Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information. The Details Start Date: January 2025, fixed term contract until Friday 18th July 2025. Salary: £22,834 FTE (Actual will depend on hours worked) Hours of work: Full time/Part time available Closing Date: Monday 6th January, 12 noon Interview date: w/c 6th January 2025