Nursery Practitioner (Level 3)

Job Details

Blanford Mere Nursery and Primary School is community school, judged by Ofsted to be ‘good’, which currently accommodates 313 children. We are located in Kingswinford with delightful children, supportive parents and a hardworking team of staff and Governors who work closely together to ensure children strive to achieve the very best that they can.

Are you looking for a new challenge in your career?

Are you committed, hardworking and forward thinking?

Are you an effective EYFS practitioner who has experience within an Early Years Setting, who has a passion for learning and places children at the heart of your practice?

If the answer to each of these questions is yes, then Blanford Mere has an exciting opportunity for you!

The Governors are looking to appoint an effective EYFS Practitioner to support pupils in our Nursery Provision at Blanford Mere Nursery and Primary School. If you are interested in this opportunity, we welcome you to visit our school and we look forward to meeting you!

The Role: Permanent contract from Summer Term 2026 (Level 3)

Salary: Grade 5 Scale point 7-11 (pro-rata) 32.5 hours a week Term Time only to start as soon as possible.

Location: Blanford Mere Nursery and Primary School

The position is subject to an enhanced disclosure check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Visits: If possible, we would like you to visit Blanford Mere. Please contact the school office on [contact hidden] to arrange a time to visit.

School Tour Date: Friday 24th April @ 9.30am (Please ring school to book tour)

Deadline for applications: Monday 4th May

Shortlisting: Monday 4th May (pm)

Interviews: Wednesday 6th May 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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Nursery Practitioner (Level 3) April 2026.pdf

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark

• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services

• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people

• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums

• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents

• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info