Early Years Practitioner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Sittingbourne
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£26,378 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Childcare Qualification (Level 2/3) Child Development Knowledge Safeguarding Teamwork Communication Patience Creativity Organizational Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Early Years Practitioner

Location: Westlands Nursery School, Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary: £25,316 - £26,378 FTE / £21,311 - £22,204 pro rata (SAT B)
Contract: Fixed Term until July 2027, Term Time only (38 weeks)
Hours: 38 hours per week
Start Date: September 2026
Close Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2026

About the Role

Westlands Nursery School is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, dedicated, and skilled Early Years Practitioner to join our team. This post will be on a term time only basis (38 weeks).

A Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification is essential to this position. Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Benefits

  • Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
  • Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
  • Access to training and development
  • On-site Parking
  • Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
  • Cycle to Work scheme

How to Apply

If you are interested in this post, please contact Samantha Mitchell, Nursery Manager at [contact hidden] or [contact hidden].

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to [contact hidden]. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact [contact hidden].

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Safeguarding

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Attachments

  • Recruitment Pack Download
  • Application Form Download
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