Childcare Practitioner & Keyworker

Frizington Nursery School & Preschool are looking to employ 2 temporary Childcare Practitioners who are friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and giving every child the best start to their Early Years education. It is an exciting time at Frizington Nursery school as we continue to grow and expand our school.

PCD5 £25,989 pro rota, 1x term time plus 2 weeks and 1x full year. 30hrs per week, overtime will be available.

These are a 12-month contracts.  1 x Temporary  due to Maternity Cover and 1 x due to Budgetary Funding 

The positions are to start 23rd February 2026.

The suitable candidate must have:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (or nearly at completion)
- GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English

The successful candidate must also be able to:
- Work constructively as part of a team
- Liaise effectively with staff and parents
- Promote inclusion of all pupils within the Early Years classrooms
- Show initiative and hold high expectations for pupils
- Display a professional attitude at all times and desire to continue their professional
development
- Demonstrate their experience of working in the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Have excellent communication skills

Frizington Nursery School & Preschool can offer:
- A vibrant and welcoming environment with enthusiastic children who love to learn
- Commitment to professional development
-  Hard working, welcoming and dedicated team of Staff and Governors

Frizington Nursery School & Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safeguarding Policy.

Application packs are available on request from the Schools Business Manager, Claire Anson by emailing [email protected] .

Candidates are welcome and are actively encouraged to make a visit to the school by making an appointment with the Headteacher on 01946 810846.

Closing date for applications will be Wednesday 28th January 2026 3.00pm
Interviews will take place week commencing 2nd February 2026