Early Years Practitioner Level 2

Required 3rd November 2025

The Governing Body of Morland Area C of E Primary School and Mini Morlanders Pre-School are looking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner for our brand new 2-3 year old nursery room. 

This post is temporary  for a year , in the first instance, due to uncertainty around pupil numbers.

Westmorland and Furness Grade, PCD5 FTE Salary £25,183.00 pro rata. Hours – 45 hours per week, over 5 days. This is a term time only position. The opportunity to job share this role is available.

We are seeking a dedicated and caring Early Years Practitioner to join our school team. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being and development of children from 2 years old in our brand new purpose built 2-3 year old nursery room. 
We would encourage you to apply if you have a passion for early childhood education and care, a positive can do attitude and a commitment to providing a nurturing, exciting environment.

What We're Looking For: 
•    A genuine passion for working with young children. 
•    Excellent communication skills. 
•    Ability to work effectively as part of a team. 
•    A willingness to learn and develop your skills. 
•    Relevant childcare qualifications (Minimum Level 2) 
•    Experience in a childcare setting (experience with 2-3s preferred) 
•    Paediatric First Aid qualification. 

Our recent Ofsted inspection (December 2024) graded our Early Years as outstanding. We are proud of the opportunities that we provide our children with and have a dedicated staff team who work together towards our ethos ‘A small school for all, making a big difference’. 

Morland Area C of E Primary School and Mini Morlanders Pre-School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils. The school engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, which include a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (to include a children’s barred list check), references, and Right to Work in the UK. 

An application pack can be requested from Emma Williamson, EYFS Lead – emma@morlandarea.cumbria.sch.uk. All applications, including a completed application form and a supporting letter of no more than 1 side of A4, should be emailed to emma@morlandarea.cumbria.sch.uk  before the closing date below, for the attention of Mrs Williamson and Governing Body. 

Closing date for applications is Friday 5th September 2025, at 12 Noon. 
Interviews will be held the week commencing 8th September 2025  – you will be contacted directly if invited to attend.

If you have not heard from us by that date, then your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.