About this role
Nursery Practitioner (All Year Round)
Location: Burmantofts Community Nursery, Leeds
Contract: Temporary - Full-time and All Year Round – 37 hours per week
Salary: £26,339
Reports to: The Board of Trustees
Start Date: As soon as possible subject to safeguarding checks
Closing Date: Monday 8th June @ 5pm
Short Listing: Thursday 11th June
Interviews: Thursday 18th June
Candidates are welcome to visit the Nursery on the Thursday 4th June 4.30pm or email to arrange an alternative viewing.
Please email vacancies@burmantoftsnursery.co.uk to confirm your attendance, to request an alternative time or to ascertain any further information you may require.
Burmantofts Community Nursery (BCN) is a charitable, community-focused setting located in the heart of Leeds. We aim to provide high-quality, inclusive early education and childcare for children aged 6 months to 5 years within a richly diverse, multicultural community. We welcome all candidates with early years’ experience. Whether you are an experienced practitioner of a recent graduate, we would love to hear from you. Come and visit us or email us to find out more about this incredibly rewarding opportunity.
Purpose of Role
We are passionate about play-based learning, strong relationships, and ensuring every child thrives. We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and inclusive Nursery Practitioner to join our team. You will play a key role in supporting children’s learning and development, creating a safe and stimulating environment, working as part of a team and building strong partnerships with families.
Key Responsibilities· Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5.
· Support children’s learning through play-based activities.
· Observe, assess, and record children’s development.
· Act as a key person for a group of children.
· Ensure safeguarding, health, and safety procedures are followed at all times.
· Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
· Work collaboratively as part of