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Early Years Practitioner - Term Time Only - Maternity

Northfleet Nursery School, Northfleet

  • Ref:KCC886-1001-52S
  • Posted:19/11/2025
  • Pay:KSB £25126 FTE
  • Start Date:Spring Term 2026
  • App Close Date:09/01/2026 at 17:00
  • Interviews:tba

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Northfleet Nursery School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner, qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years and Childcare Development.

This is a 37-hour per week, term-time only position (plus 5 additional staff development days), working Monday–Friday, 8:45am–4:30pm, with an additional hour allocated for weekly staff meetings. The role is initially fixed-term until December 2026 to cover maternity leave, with the potential to become a permanent post.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Well organised, with high expectations for achievement and behaviour

  • An outstanding and inspirational classroom practitioner

  • Committed, hardworking, and ambitious for themselves and others

  • A positive and enthusiastic team member

  • Creative, imaginative, and open to change

  • Able to build strong, trusting relationships with parents

  • Familiar with the EYFS framework

  • Knowledgeable about the High/Scope approach (desirable)

In return, we offer:

  • Support from a consistently high-quality leadership team

  • Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for for staff and their families

  • Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

  • Reduced-cost staff parking nearby

Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note that CVs cannot be accepted.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Northfleet Nursery School is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Please also be aware that we are required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025).

 

 

 

Information about the school

Northfleet Nursery School has been graded Outstanding 5 consecutive times and is the only stand–alone maintained Nursery School funded by Kent County Council. We have a school PAN of 93 and take admissions from the local community in Northfleet and the surrounding area. The nursery uses the High/Scope approach which actively involves the children in exploring and learning about things that are important to children in the early years.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01474 533950

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.