Posted 05 November 2026Westonbirt Nursery

Nursery Practitioner - Maternity Cover

Westonbirt Nursery
Gloucestershire

Job details

  • Salary£13.25 to £13.95 per hour£27,560.00 - £29,016.00 pa / £13.25 - £13.95 ph
  • RoleNursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner
  • HoursContract
  • LocationTetbury, Gloucestershire
  • Job Reference1582717

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?

Do you believe children deserve exceptional care, inspiring learning opportunities and adults who genuinely understand the importance of the early years? Would you enjoy working in a beautiful nursery environment that combines the warmth of a close-knit team with the professionalism and ambition of a successful independent school?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours: Maternity cover position - fixed term contract.

Full-Time, year-round or term time, 40 hours per week. 4 days per week (8:00am-6:00pm). Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

A job share would be considered.

Salary: £27,560.00 - £29,016.00 pa / £13.25 - £13.95 ph FTE based on skills and experience 

Benefits

:We know that great practitioners have choices. That’s why we offer more than just a job.

At Westonbirt, you’ll enjoy the close-knit feel of a nursery team while benefiting from the expertise, resources and opportunities available within a successful independent school.

You’ll benefit from:

  • A beautiful rural setting in the heart of the Cotswolds
  • Recently refurbished nursery spaces and excellent resources
  • Dedicated outdoor learning environments
  • Strong links with Westonbirt Prep School and specialist colleagues
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and career development, with fully funded apprenticeship opportunities
  • Complimentary lunch
  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • Access to an employee counselling scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Personal accident at work cover
  • Discretionary Christmas stand-down
  • The support of a wider school infrastructure, including catering, housekeeping, admissions, finance and administration teams, allowing you to focus on what matters most: the children
  • Most importantly, you’ll join a team that genuinely cares about children, families and one another.

To read the full job description, please see the attached candidate pack.

Share this job