Early Years Practitioner

Salary: £26,017.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours of work: Full time – 37.5 hours for 38 weeks a year (8am-4pm | Term Time Only)

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Martin’s CE Primary School
for further information.

A bit about us

Following our recent Ofsted inspection, where St Martin's was judged to be meeting the expected standard across all areas, we are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our dedicated Nursery team.

St. Martin’s CE Primary Academy was proud to open its brand new nursery provision for 3 and 4 year-olds in September 2025 and we’re looking for a warm, skilled Early Years Practitioner to help us grow and offer increased capacity to the local community. It is our hope that we will be able to open our Nursery to 2 year old's this academic year.

Our school, part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, has recently undergone rapid improvement and is thriving under a dynamic new leadership team. Under Executive Headteacher Ollie Martindale (also Head at nearby St. Peter’s CE Primary Academy), we are creating a culture of high expectations, kindness and inclusion from our oldest pupils to our very youngest learners.

Why Join Us?
• Be part of building something new — shaping our nursery from the ground up
• Work in a happy, diverse school where children are known for their kindness and curiosity
• Access a wide range of wellbeing support and professional development
• Be part of a Trust that champions collaboration, integrity and aspiration

Are you passionate about giving young children the very best start in life? Are you nurturing, imaginative, and excited by the chance to help shape a brand-new setting? This could be the role for you.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

About the Role:

This is a term-time role for 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, which equates to 0.85FTE. The successful candidate will support high-quality provision for our first nursery cohort.

You'll work closely with the Early Years Lead and our Reception team to:
• Foster curiosity, creativity and care in a safe, nurturing environment
• Provide play-based learning tailored to the needs and interests of 3–4 year olds
• Support speech, language and early communication through thoughtful adult interaction
• Embed routines that support independence and confidence
• Be a key adult for children in their crucial early years of development

We’re Looking For Someone Who:
• Has experience working with nursery-aged children and understands the EYFS framework
• Is passionate about early development and school readiness
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with young children and their families
• Brings positivity, flexibility, and initiative to a team environment
• Values inclusion and celebrates the diversity of our community

Find out more and apply:

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

Please apply here: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/150284/EDV-2026-SMCPS-33335

Closing date (and time): 9:00am, Fri 27th Nov, 2026

Interview date: 04th December 2026

Commencement date: 04th January 2027

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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