Nursery Practitioner

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our thriving Early Years setting. Our School offers a nurturing, structured and inspiring environment where boys aged 2–4 begin their educational journey with curiosity, confidence and joy.

Key Responsibilities

• Early Years provision — effectively deliver the EYFS, ensuring the individual needs and interests of the children are met.
• Child development — Support social, emotional and cognitive development through purposeful play and structured activities.
• Pastoral care — Provide warm, attentive care tailored to the needs of young boys.
• Classroom environment — Maintain a safe, stimulating and well-organised learning space.
• Team collaboration — Work closely with colleagues to provide an inclusive and enabling environment in which all boys can play, develop and learn.

Successful candidates will:

• Have previous experience working within a childcare setting
• Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years or higher qualification
• Have an understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Be able to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team
• Have strong communication skills and a nurturing approach

Hours of work will be 8.00 am-4.00 pm Monday through Friday (40 hours per week). Our Nursery setting is open for 48 weeks per year.

Closing date for applications is 10 am on Monday, 8 June. 

Altrincham Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

APS is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.