Nursery Assistant Lead L3 (0-2 years) - St Lucia's CE Primary School & Nursery - Little Acorns

Required from 2nd November 2026

Salary: Level 3: Nursery Assistant Leader Salary Grade 6, Spinal Column points 8 - 11 £14.36-£15.07 (hourly rate)

Contract:

30 hours per week, alternating working pattern

Week 1: Mon – Fri: 11.30am-6pm

Week 2: Mon – Fri: 7.45am -2.15pm

Term time, plus 4 school holiday weeks (49.23 working weeks)

Fixed term contract until 31/12/2027

At St Lucia’s Primary School our Values, ‘Nurture, Nourish, Grow’, are at the heart of everything we do. We are delighted to be opening our new School Based Nursery setting, to complement our existing offer. Our new Nursery ‘Little Acorns’, will be specifically for children age 0-2 years. We are excited to have the opportunity to build a team committed to providing quality care and nurture for our youngest children. We wish to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring Nursery Assistant Leader to work closely in partnership to assist our lead teacher, sharing responsibility for day to day running and leading high quality EYFS practice within our setting.

The post will require the successful applicant to be self-motivated, have good communication and organisational skills, a friendly manner and able to work under pressure. We would be eager to interview committed candidates who have prior experience of working with this age group, a strong knowledge of child development, confidence to lead and implement policies and practice and an enthusiasm to be part of our St Lucia’s team.

Visits to the school warmly welcomed, please contact: admin@st-lucias.shropshire.sch.uk to arrange a tour with our Head Teacher. Applicants are also encouraged to explore the school website.

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS Disclosure under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk.This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. “The ability to communicate at ease with stakeholders and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.”

Closing Date and shortlisting: Friday 16th October, 12pm lunchtime

Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

Please visit the school website for further details and how to apply: Vacancies - St Lucia's CoE Primary School

Attached documents
Job Description
Person Specification
L3 advert edited.pdf