Early Years Practitioner

Westlands Nursery School

£25,316 - £26,378 FTE – SAT B

£21,311 - £22,204 Pro Rata

38 hours per week, Term Time Only (38 weeks)

Fixed Term until July 2027

Interview Date

w/c 8th June 2026

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.

Join us to benefit from

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

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post, please contact Samantha Mitchell, Nursery Manager at samantha.mitchell@swale.at or 01795 430629.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to samantha.mitchell@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at.

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.

Swale Academies Trust 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.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.