Early Years Practitioner

Hours: 35 hours per week Mon - Friday Contract: Permanent Time Time Only: 39 weeks per year Start Date: September 2026 Actual Salary: Scale 3 points 5 - 6 (£ Actual Hours)

Are you a passionate and caring Early Years professional (2 - 3 year old room) ready to inspire and support our youngest learners? Would you love to be part of a school that values inclusion, creativity, and child-centred learning?

Brooklands Primary School is looking for a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our wonderful nursery team, working within our brand-new provision for two- and three-year-olds — part of the growing Bluebells Nursery at Brooklands. You'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality care, learning and wrap-around support for our youngest children, working in close collaboration with colleagues and families.

About the Role:

• As part of the Early Years team, you will:

• Support the day-to-day care and development of children aged 2-3 in a nurturing, stimulating environment

• Foster a warm, inclusive and emotionally secure setting that encourages children to thrive

• Work collaboratively to deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate learning opportunities

• Support wraparound provision as part of our nursery care offer

• Build strong relationships with families, ensuring effective communication and a shared focus on children’s wellbeing

• Be part of the wider Brooklands team, contributing to our positive, child-centred school ethos

Who You Are:

• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or a full and relevant equivalent)

• Is passionate about early childhood education and child development

• Has experience working within the EYFS framework

• Demonstrates a nurturing, empathetic, and patient approach

• Has strong organisational skills and the ability to lead by example

• Is a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Is committed to safeguarding and ongoing professional development

At Brooklands Primary School, we’re proud to be a diverse, curious, and collaborative learning community. As part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we’re committed to supporting our staff with the tools, time, and training they need to thrive.

Here’s what we offer:

• Work-Life Balance term time only role, you’ll benefit from the school holiday schedule, giving you more time to focus on your well-being and enjoy a healthy work-life balance

• A comprehensive, bespoke CPD package, designed to support your professional growth at every stage

• Professional Learning Communities that foster collaboration and innovation

• A warm, supportive, and engaged team, where staff wellbeing and curiosity are prioritised

• A diverse and inclusive school community, where every child and adult is encouraged to grow

• The opportunity to shape and grow a new nursery provision

• A culture of collaboration, where teamwork and shared planning are built into our approach

• Local Government Pension scheme & National terms & conditions

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’d love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Brooklands Primary School so special. Please contact the school office on 020 8852 8210 to arrange.

You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!

Brooklands Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.