Nursery Practitioner

• Orford C of E Primary School
• **Address:**School Lane, Orford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 2LU
• Salary:£24,796 per annum (pro rata), £12.85 per hour, Grade 2 Scale Point 3
• **Hours:**Part time, 11.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, afternoons only, 12.15 pm - 3.00 pm, Tuesday - Thursday
• **Contract:**Permanent, required as soon as possible
• **Reference:**5564

Orford C of E Primary Schoolare seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner with experience working with children under 5 to join our team at our small nursery.

Our nursery attracts children from surrounding villages and further afield. We are delighted that during the summer, our EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) outdoor area will be completely refurbished, making this an exciting opportunity to develop our provision.

We need someone who can:

• Build warm, trusting relationships with very young children
• Create a safe, calm and nurturing environment
• Support children’s emotional development, independence and early routines.

A practitioner who believes:

• Every child can reach their full potential
• In developing a curiosity, independence and a love of learning
• In curiosity about the world
• An inclusive approach that recognises the potential of children with SEND, EAL or disadvantaged backgrounds
• A practitioner who can create stimulating, inclusive learning experiences.

We want someone who can:

• Set up engaging continuous provision
• Support high  quality play and exploration
• Model language, communication and positive interactions
• Help children explore, investigate and problem solve
• Is able to work independently.

What Orford Church of England Primary School Offers

• A nurturing environment where staff collaborate and feel valued
• A Warm, Caring, and Supportive Team
• A strong sense of community and shared purpose
• A commitment to high-quality early education
• A vision that celebrates curiosity, independence and a lifelong love of learning.
• Professional Growth Through the Tilian Partnership MAT
• Supportive leadership that invests in staff.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Person Specification (Word)andApplication Guidance (Word).

For an informal discussion and further information please contact Matthew Head by calling 01394 450281.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to [email protected]

Alternatively paper applications can be posted, to arrive prior to the closing date, to: Orford C of E Primary School, School Lane, Orford, Suffolk IP12 2LU.

Closing date: 12.00 pm, 29 October 2026.

Interview date: 4 November 2026.

This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Statement on Child Protection and Safeguarding

The Tilian Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  In our schools we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff.

When applying for a post at one of our schools you will be subject to a safer recruitment process as follows:

If you are shortlisted, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure, which you will need to bring with you to the interview (in an envelope marked confidential).

During the interview process, the interview panel will explore your skills, experience and attitudes and the questions asked will include questions about safeguarding of children.

If you accept a post at one of our schools you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS.

Important documents to read:

• Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection Procedure (included in appendix 2 of Safeguarding Policy).
• Tilian Code of Conduct for Staff.
• Staff Induction Policy.